Originally Posted by
dutch_oven
Covid-19 is the game changer.
On the other hand manufacturers will be desperate to make sales too. Offer 350s/787/MAXs at a heavily discounted rate and with closer delivery slots. By the time they arrive in 18 months the virus panic should’ve abated.
It was because of the cancellation of AA’s 738 order after Sept 11 that caused them to be picked up quickly at a cheap rate while everyone was tightening belts. A weakened domestic competitor doesn’t hurt the plan either.