Originally Posted by
Slaphappy
CO/UAL wil probably just retire 50 seaters and replace them with current 70 seaters. There is plenty of overlap and I wouldn't expect CLE to be around very long.
Highly unlikely unless they can re-negotiate the leases. CAL/UAL can't just park/retire 50 seaters without substantial penalties. The ones DAL are parking are up on the leases, and that's why they're getting parked. There is also still a market for the 50 seater. It may be a smaller market, but it still exists.
Also, it's highely unlikely that more 70 seaters will majically appear, & less likely they will all go to Skywest/GoJets. Many CAL/UAL pilots have seen lives destroyed by the outsourced flying & you can bet the outsourcing is over.