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Old 07-28-2024 | 11:15 AM
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Default Why not Embraer?

I mean, a large part of our network is out of whack because we have way too many 150+ seat aircraft. I think SWA used to be about 1:2 and now it's 2:1. We need aircraft and Airbus is only interested in building 321s, which doesn't fit the business plan/route structure. SWA could have E195-E2s as soon as they're ready to take delivery. The range and efficiency of the E2s is commendable. Embraer very well may be manufacturing a larger narrow body soon and SWA could be the launch customer. The only think it's missing is the MAX7 range, but do we really need 2/3rds of the fleet to be able to fly from DEN to LIH? Is there some huge downside that the E2s have?
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