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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 1:15 pm
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Originally Posted by Robert Leach
I realize the financial constraints that Delta faces are real, but my only question is why not go ahead and make the changeover on the 777 fleet NOW.
Originally Posted by ClipperDelta
I'm sure DL would like to see an expedited conversion (i.e., the 777s skip the current BE upgrade and go directly to the flat-beds) as well but I wonder how much the creditors may have had something to say about stretching those capital expenditures out.
Or maybe the rollout is dictated by availability. AF has had tremendous difficulties just getting delivery of new seats. That may be driving the schedule more than cost or creditors. @:-)
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