@EISNN
Are you saying there is a written agreement between EI and their staff/unions explicitly stating what destinations they agree not to operation to and that CPT, amongst others, is listed?
If so, two questions;
a) do you have any insight into the criteria used to exclude destinations?
b) what other destinations are listed?
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As to using smaller AC on 'lighter' routes, if EI wanted to do that and it made sense, given that they are wedded to the fleet commonality strategy then the easiest way would be to convert some Airbus order options as A319's or A318's or lease in a number of the type. While that may not be the most cost efficient "seat-mile" option, it would offer staffing/training/maintenance efficiencies.
JAS
Last edited by Just a spotter; 12th Jul 2009 at 10:48.