Originally Posted by TANSTAAFL

And that friends, is why we are getting additional E170's. Count on the rest up to the 255 limit. We are arguing about not loosening Scope further -sorry, it's too many at 255.

Forget all the hyperbole about parking 50 seaters - sure they are - to be replaced 3 for 2 with the same overall seat capacity for aircraft better positioned to replace DC9 flying.

My guess is they will be used to fill much of the capacity on the LGA slot swap when that is approved.