[QUOTE=Splash;889280]"Scope sales" is an interesting perspective in light of the dramatic reduction in RJs in the Delta brand. Delta is profitable, growing, and hiring pilots. The number of RJs continues to shrink. I think Moak had an big influence on those facts.[/QUOT

I think he meant Scope sales "happened" in the past, meaning Scope was sold. This does not preclude the number of RJs shrinking today, which is good news. Although I believe, economically, vice DALPA driven. The bad news, however is that 50 seaters are being replaced as much as allowable with 70 and 76 seaters, which by the way, someone mentioned will have in-flight internet capability installed. To me this means that they are here to stay.

As a side note, Don't believe anything you hear about Delta having any kind of "Brand." You can not have a "Brand" when you outsource to 10 different lowest bid service providers. When was the last time you checked into a Hilton and were told - "Here is your key, go down the hall out the door and across the street to the Motel 6 - your in room 255. Whats that? You thought you were staying in a Hilton Hotel? - Oh you must have missed the fine print on our website: Rooms often provided by Motel 6 and fly by night Hotel.

Scoop