Originally Posted by
corl737
I'm not convinced that a "SWA-Express" unit isn't on the drawing boards even if its not ready to deploy. Since SWA management (not to be confused by pilots) still seem to be more "profit driven" than "ego driven" they may be willing to look into efficiency vs. airframe size. In that vein, Bombardier's new "C-Series" might work to cover both ends of the 100-150 seat market.
... just a guess, of course!
The current contract scope is pretty iron clad, and I believe industry leading. MGT could of course choose any airframe they feel would best serve their markets, but those aircraft must be flown by SWAPA pilots on the SWAPA seniority list. The only exception is inter-island Carribean or Hawiian flying. I could care less what airframe is operated by SWA as long as SWAPA pilots fly them.