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06-08-2023, 02:15 PM
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06-08-2023, 02:58 PM
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Yes. Max 9 and 10 will cover any SWA up gauge needs domestically. The MAX 10 is a 757 replacement aircraft. Unless SWA is planning to bring pretzel service across the pond, as long as the 737 line is in production it doesn’t make any sense for SWA to bring in another fleet type. MAX 7 covers A220/E195 capacity and the Max 10 covers A321/757 capacity without the complications of bringing in two additional fleet types.
06-08-2023, 04:34 PM
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Heck, as savvy as this board of directors are, they’ll try to figure out if they can sell the EICAS too!
Cuz only heretics use EICAS
06-08-2023, 05:39 PM
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06-08-2023, 05:52 PM
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Only if Boeing continues to have issues...the E195-E2 or A220 might fit better into some markets but the MAX7 is so close in size and doesn't require a new type on property.
No need for a larger aircraft on property for decades.
You have to assume the 737 replacement will be slightly larger and have similar to 757 performance which will cover any needs way into the future.
No need for a larger aircraft on property for decades.
You have to assume the 737 replacement will be slightly larger and have similar to 757 performance which will cover any needs way into the future.
06-08-2023, 07:40 PM
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I start at AA July 19th. i made my decision based on the amount of movement and WB flying in the future. i think i would get bored of the 737 for 30 years. i also didn't like the thought of the AM and PM scheduling at SWA. Also guys are upgrading within 18 months at AA whereas SWA is 8 years.
06-09-2023, 01:15 AM
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06-09-2023, 02:42 AM
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That's the sort of thinking that led to up to 60% of daily departures being flown by C-scale regional pilots at some legacies. Just because some over at DALPA way back though their squadron buddies were too good to start in a 50 seat aircraft. It's a lucky break that up-gauging and the pilot shortage is cause regional flying to diminish.
It's up to management to decide what airplanes we will have, but Southwest has the best scope in the industry and whatever aircraft management has up operate we will operate them and be highly compensated.
It's up to management to decide what airplanes we will have, but Southwest has the best scope in the industry and whatever aircraft management has up operate we will operate them and be highly compensated.
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