Originally Posted by
BlueHorseShoe2000
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.
Something is going on behind the scenes and I bet Midwest is looking to drop the last 717's ASAP. A deal with JetBlue seems to be the most logical to me. Having Direct TV on Midwest Mainline would be a definate plus...