E-175
Sep 14, 2008 | 8:53 pm
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Sep 15, 2008 | 12:28 pm
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NWA never had any options on the 900 pre 9/11. They were CRJ200 options that they likely switched to the 900. Either way, it's a moot point, because there is still no way for one single airline to bring on 72 airplanes in about a year and a half. Nobody really knows why they split the order, but I suspect ramp up time had a huge bearing.
As for why Compass operates on the A concourse. NWA does the ground handling for Compass, so that's a huge reason for the A concourse. Not to mention the 175 doesn't fit on the C (the 900 as well for that matter) concourse, the 900s are all on B and Mesaba runs the ground service on B and C.
As for why Compass operates on the A concourse. NWA does the ground handling for Compass, so that's a huge reason for the A concourse. Not to mention the 175 doesn't fit on the C (the 900 as well for that matter) concourse, the 900s are all on B and Mesaba runs the ground service on B and C.
Sep 15, 2008 | 1:15 pm
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I must disagree. 10 A/B on the 747-4 gets my vote but I do love 1A on the 175.