Originally Posted by
PDXalways
Yes, but I think it's generally true that UA might be trying to increase utilization out of its entire narrowbody fleet while the MAX is grounded. Taking a plane, an A320 in this case, and flying it through the night instead of parking it overnight, increases the utilization of that particular fleet. The cumulative effect of all fleets being better utilized helps offset the capacity loss from the MAX grounding. ....
Or UA decided during a peak summer month the A320 could be more effectively used elsewhere for multiple other reasons, Seems there are two situations and folks are trying to draw a connection on no other information which may or may not be relevant,
The 739 (MAX or not) is 30% more seats than A320 -- so not a particularly good replacement. A320 is more of a 738 equivalent