Originally Posted by Bucking Bar

The second and third generation RJ's are more fuel efficient on a seat and stage length adjusted basis than any of our Douglas equipment except for the MD90.

Also, the company would rather fly a CRJ900 with 76 seats full than a MD90 or 73N with lower than average load factors.

Of course the CRJ 100 & 200 are up in the DC9 range on CASM.

Just advising that fuel prices will not fix our scope problem. Wishful thinking, although I am with you.