Originally Posted by
EsquireFlyer
I bet that getting rid of ERJ/CRJ is a fake explanation from UA, and that these planes will really be used to: (1) get rid of 735s, and (2) replace 319s/737s/738s which in turn can be used to get rid of 752s.
If ERJs/CRJs are really done away with, I guess it would most likely be to replace them with Q400s.
There is a very strong motivation to reduce the number of smaller RJs like the 145s and small CRJs - fuel cost. They are extremely inefficient at current fuel prices, and airlines are doing everything they can to get rid of them - which is why aircraft like this are becoming so popular.
I predict we will see a reduction in E145s / CR2s, an increase in Q400s or similar like you mention for the very short segments and more E170/175s used on longer thin routes.