...and here is the little sentence that shows you the memo is probably More "M. Campbell" than "R. Anderson":

"...The RFP asks for proposals to deliver 100 to 200 firm aircraft, with an option for 200 more, starting in early 2013. It asks the manufacturers to consider large, medium and small narrowbody planes to be operated by Delta as mainline aircraft..."

Why on earth would you include such a stipulation, other than to drive negotiations? Does Airbus fail to include pilot cupholders if it's not a mainline airplane? Does Boeing not put sheepskin on the seats?