Originally Posted by
FBplatinum
Not sure Delta have put back a good "image/reputation" of Boeing after the Bombardier incident (about the Cseries (A220)).
Airline planning at a place like Delta doesn't typically look at grudges or emotions. Mega-orders can be $5-10B+ capital outlays and even more in long-term operational expense impact. Delta will buy what fits their needs at a price they like. I think there could be interesting human factors in negotiation in terms of two entities putting their swords down and making a deal happen but don't pretend for a second that Delta wouldn't buy commit to a Boeing order (demand issues right now aside) if Boeing gave them the right planes at the right price.