Originally Posted by acl65pilot

Interesting post Bar.

I agree that there are no current jets that meet our long term needs (WRT to the narrow body market)
A few comments:
1) Talking does not mean buying, but I do agree that they need to look and it is good that they are.
2) Looking now and even ordering a new clean sheet design (minus the 350, 787 and C-Series) means that if ordered those jets will not be here for at least five more years (Best case)
3) Delta does not talk publicly about its plans unless there is an underlying reason. In this case they could be sending a signal to Boeing to get off their duff, and airlines they want to merge with, that yes, there are other options besides buying them. It would be more of a warning to all. Do not get greedy!