Originally Posted by
oliver2002
I meant once DL takes over NW they have to deal with the aging transcon fleet they inherit. NW has about a dozen 752s that are older than 20 yrs. The 20 yr mark is usually the point where reliability, maintainance costs and fuel burn overshadow low capital costs. Well managed airlines already have a replacement plan at this point.
I suspect the new airline may just park them. Truthfully, I think a profitable airline will have to shed 20% to 30% of its 2007 capacity, and this is based on a bit more than just pure conjecture.