To avoid confusing someone, the above graph is the nation-wide domestic sectors, not only MU. Cutoff-point between not-planned against planned but cancelled is not clear.
The total planned count matches the volume of 2021 APR-JUL which was the same as 2019 BTW.
Online sources suggest before the crash around 40 of the -800 were in service compared to 60 stored, accompanied by 25ish -700 all in active service.
Whereas the single-aisle Airbus fleet had 300 active planes flying, above those parked.
40+30+400 = 470
470 / 3 (optimistic, double the real today's sector count) = around 150 planes needed and 320 left unused beyond those mothballed.
Keeping the 800s grounded altogether, with 40 hulls, is an irreleveant decision that costs nothing and has some marketing potential for damage control.
Last edited by FlightDetent; 17th Apr 2022 at 23:41.