Originally Posted by
dtfl
Delta also plans to remove 40 to 50 aircraft from the fleet this year, including a mix of DC-9, MD-88, B757-200, B767-300, B767-300ER, B747-400 aircraft, along with the B747-200 freighters. As previously announced, Delta will reduce international capacity by 10% starting in September.
Interesting that they only talked about removing aircraft from the fleet - remember we're getting more B777s this year, and at least 3 MD-90s.
So - remember the market wants to see capacity reductions right now and this press release says that. But - with those aircraft additions, it's not a net 40-50 loss.
Also, I could see when the yields come back up Delta will bring planes back fast - along with a press release saying that they are adding aircraft to cover a growth in flying.