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03-09-2021, 09:36 PM
#31
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Originally Posted by glassnpowder98
You’re right that large RJ’s are pretty well scoped out until contracts come up. However, we have some airplanes about to come on the line that are getting reconfigured with 65 seats that could be limitless under American scope. Seems like they’re testing the waters at the moment with the plan, but it could end up being American’s version of the 550. Both of those fleets might not make sense with expensive oil, but it might not be the doom and gloom you’re portraying
03-10-2021, 02:39 AM
#32
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Originally Posted by glassnpowder98
You’re right that large RJ’s are pretty well scoped out until contracts come up. However, we have some airplanes about to come on the line that are getting reconfigured with 65 seats that could be limitless under American scope. Seems like they’re testing the waters at the moment with the plan, but it could end up being American’s version of the 550. Both of those fleets might not make sense with expensive oil, but it might not be the doom and gloom you’re portraying
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03-10-2021, 07:33 AM
#33
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Originally Posted by sanicom3205
This isn’t right. Those planes are definitely limited by scope as well.
03-10-2021, 08:50 AM
#34
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Originally Posted by UnbeatenPath
From my limited skill of reading comprehension I read it as 50-65 seats is unlimited. 66+ seats is limited to 40% of the narrowbody fleet. Am I wrong?
03-10-2021, 12:31 PM
#36
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Originally Posted by amberdash
Has there been any new base rumors? Would really like to gtfo of NY...
03-10-2021, 12:37 PM
#37
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Originally Posted by GHawk
Recently heard from a sim instructor that he’s been hearing ATL again. From my understanding it was basically a sure thing before COVID hit. I’ll believe it when I see it.
03-10-2021, 12:46 PM
#38
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Originally Posted by Longhornmaniac8
Yeah ATL and CLT have been the popular ones lately. Contractually, we should already have a crew room at CLT based on the number of departures.
03-10-2021, 01:06 PM
#39
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Originally Posted by GHawk
Recently heard from a sim instructor that he’s been hearing ATL again. From my understanding it was basically a sure thing before COVID hit. I’ll believe it when I see it.
03-10-2021, 01:33 PM
#40
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Originally Posted by GHawk
I was expecting CLT opening to immediately follow the MIA closing announcement. Since they went ahead with the displacements and the costs involved, I don’t see anything opening for a long time.
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