Originally Posted by
johnso29
I guess we are still looking @ a net loss of airplanes though? If the MD-90's are a replacement for the DC9-40/50's, but will come 1 for 1 with each DC9-30 that is parked eventually it's a loss in terms of the DC9. Perhaps the void will be filled elsewhere?

Well the rumor of 80 NWA jets parked makes sense.
I see most of them being replaced by something. Not necessarily in the same seat class, but the bodies will be needed none-the-less.