Delta's future plans
 

Delta to replace majority of its 50-seat regional jets

This article lays out Delta's plans.

Based on the author's speculations in the article, I don't believe he knew anything about the regionals other than what he googled.

Agreed.

I don't think Comair will get any airplanes, unfortunately.

Delta can't just cut 50-seaters. All 70 of those airplanes are headed for Skywest and ASA/ExpressJet. Per their contracts, Delta can trade 1 900 for 2/3 200s.

Delta to shed 200's and replace with 900's
In related news...pinnacle to shed 900's keep 200's.

Brilliant!!!

Ain't that the truth! If you are more than 25% on the seniority list a PNCL...You will be lucky to hold FO in a few years when this place has 40 900s and that's it...

Compass and Shuttle will get the options on the 175s

I disagree, I figure it will be all 900's to replace the 200's. Plus if DL hires and flows happen at Compass, I don't think the training department train people fast enough for attrition and growth.

It says "IF" they ratify the TA. Who they kidding? Its a done deal

Growth??? At any DCI regional? Not with replacing 2/3 200's for 1 900/175. Better re-read that TA.:eek:

The math doesnt work WB. You and I both know that an option is nothing. Not a contract to buy- nothing.

They have to give airplanes away to reduce 200s. How would they do this giving them to airlines that don't operate 200s?