Look - I'm not arguing with you. I'm just stating fact. Senior pilots don't know anymore than the junior ones. The facts are out there for everyone... as far as we know we will operate 36 900s, 17 200s and 49 saabs. EVERYTHING else is speculation. Too many FOs I fly with and in reading this board and that other new Mesaba webboard is that people are so misinformed it's comical and disapointing at the same time. I'm not proclaiming my opinion on here at all... I proclaim the facts, because those are the only thing that matter.

Regarding the 175 vs. 900 debate. Stats from the factory etc... are generic. Talking to mechanics is one piece of the puzzle. The meat and potatoes for the argument are going to be the numbers NWA has in their files. Those numbers matter more than any generic operating stats because they're valid for their operation. Unfortunately you or I don't have access to those numbers, so I refrain from commenting on the 76 seat battle for lack of proper info. At face value I would guess the 900 is indeed more efficient. But I wouldn't proclaim that from the highest tower because I've heard from others that the 900 beats the 175 hands down.

There is no point in arguing, after all we're both on the same team... Mesaba. I just fly with so many FOs that are so misguided by the rumor mill it's horrible. Too many people get caught up in the flury of rumors and speculation that they start believing it. I flew with an FO convinced he was getting furloughed so he was going to look for another job. Incredible. Respect the Mesaba pilots.... that's awesome. Just think about where the info is coming from and do some homework before believing it! Again lightningspeed - that is a generic comment, don't take it personally.