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Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2007
Position: Delta Colors Busholio
Posts: 233
Then they should buy used ones. Oil prices will be back on the rise in another year, sooner if the Middle East goes up in flames. If memory serves, once oil goes over $80/barrel, flying MD-80's becomes economically unfeasible against more fuel efficient aircraft. Isn't this the primary reason Midwest is now parking their little fleet?
#12
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Joined APC: Dec 2007
Position: Delta Colors Busholio
Posts: 233
Fuel efficient, what is fuel efficient about E-145s carrying 50 pax (assuming they are even full or not weight restricted) at 2400 pounds an hour? The Maddog can carry just under 150 on 6000 pounds / hr and their bags too!!! The RJs will be the first to get the boot.
#13
Face it, neither are fuel efficient. Time to trade the E-145s in for Q400s and park the MD-80s. Are you a Delta pilot or a regional feeding Delta?
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#15
Jake, my base airport, GYR, is used for storage. When I was there last week I noticed the storage area was the most full I've ever seen it, almost at capacity. Ken
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