Originally Posted by imgonnafly

Someone paying better attention to the plans probably has the details, but the "investment" in new aircraft if i recall was not to grow capacity. They are bringing in new aircraft (smaller) and retiring old aircraft (larger) resulting in a *shrinking* airline. They are only bringing in new aircraft to reduce fuel cost - it has nothing to do w/growing their footprint or improved passenger experience (ie, no IFE, and jamming in *more* seats in a smaller space - nothing wrong w/that strategy, but call a spade a spade).