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Delta to phase out DC 9-50 jets, Saab turboprops after Labor Day
Delta announced in its first-quarter earnings report that it will retire 130 of its least-efficient aircraft over the next 18 months. The fuel bill increased by 29%, or $483 million, during the first quarter when Delta paid $2.89 per gallon for fuel with 41% of its fuel consumption hedged. That is expected to increase to $3.26 per gallon in the second quarter with 40% of fuel hedged. (www.p3air.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Wow, end of an era! In my mind, Delta is synonymous with the DC9. Next thing you know, they'll tell us that Southwest is going to phase out runway overruns.
good one chip. please explain "hedged" to me tho. thanks
That could spell the end of air service to Essential Air Service terminals like mine. We currently see the SAAB 340's four times a day as do most other destinations in Iowa, Wisconsin, the Dakota's, and Minnesota.
I guess it will be back to crop dusters or long drives.
I guess it will be back to crop dusters or long drives.
what are they gonna replace them with?
@Luke: Probably the 737 or a Bombardier.
Definitely the end of an era (They still have MD-8x's and MD-9x's)
Definitely the end of an era (They still have MD-8x's and MD-9x's)
The MD-90 will replace the DC-9s. DAL has 25 used MD-90s on order. The regionals will replace the SAABs with some version of the Bombardier jet.
Is there a market for these or will they rot in the Mojave? (Both DC9 and SAAB)