Narrowing the carriers down?
11-28-2018, 03:23 AM
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Originally Posted by KSCessnaDriver
At the same time, given that DGS is being sold and Monroe Energy is being shopped, maybe 9E is being shopped too?
They all get rehired at a “new” company at 1rst year pay and benefits.
Still owned by Delta in the end.
Unfortunately they treat Regional airlines in a similar fashion.
11-28-2018, 05:31 AM
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11-28-2018, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by PassportPlump
The A220/717 combo is going to be a big deal once it’s all said and done with respect to large RJ flying replacements.
11-29-2018, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Mesabah
Those GTF engines are optimized for long range cruise, not short RJ flights. Those long flights are already scoped out, and regionals can only do so many. The A220 will be a growth airplane, not an RJ replacement like the 717. Delta already has 100 less RJ's than AA/UA.
11-29-2018, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Baradium
A lot of the A220 flying may be new, but at least one route published is currently served by an RJ.
11-29-2018, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by PassportPlump
More than one of them is currently served by an RJ. I understand that it is going to be a growth airplane, and as it grows and we close LAX 717 base, bringing those planes back east, guess what happens? More RJ flying comes back in house via the 717.
11-30-2018, 05:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Baradium
A lot of the A220 flying may be new, but at least one route published is currently served by an RJ.
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