Originally Posted by
javabytes
Really? E-175s in Y rank much higher on my list.
Likewise. They're arguably my favorite coach seat in the entire fleet. The pitch is roughly the same as the rest of DL domestic, but the seat is 18.25" wide (as opposed to 17") and it's got winged headrests in back. I almost prefer Y to F on 175s.
Originally Posted by
DLdweeb
Correct, which is why I suspect a massive McDonnell Douglas order (as in DL buying AA's retired MD80s for next to nothing).
Is there a shortage of Coke cans at DL?
Originally Posted by
dieuwer2
Looks like the only Airbus planes in the DL stable are are the A319, A320 and A330-200/400. There are almost 5x as much Boeing configurations. From a cost-savings and training's perspective, it would make sense to go all-Boeing.
Almost true, but at a certain point, you lose the economy of scale and gain more from having manufacturers compete. This is a topic I've seen discussed numerous times, definitely on A.net and probably on here as well. For one, there are only really two training programs needed: A32X and A330. Add to that the knowledge that there are already programs in place (i.e., no new one needed), and it wouldn't make sense to telegraph an intention to go all-Boeing. Besides, if Boeing knows that DL is going with them right out of the gate, what incentive is there to give DL competitive pricing deals and special financing?