Originally Posted by
flyYX
I believe JetBlue has more E190's on order... Because of the slowing economy, instead of deferring orders maybe they will allow Midwest to sublease the aircraft?
Some of JetBlue's E190s are heading down to Brazil for a new airline start-up. It may help that David Neeleman is running the new airline, but the aircraft became available nonetheless.
In 2003 JetBlue announced a firm order for 100 E190s. Since that time, they have deferred delivery on some aircraft and have sold others to Neeleman's new airline. There might be an opportunity for Midwest to pick-up some of these planes (especially if they installed the live Direct TV on the aircraft).
I guess it all depends on what TPG has planned for Midwest long term.