E 190's are cheaper to run but I'm sure the cost of training and maintenance will be high, so not much saving there. from sales point of view, it would be better for E190's. no middle seat in the config which no body wants anyway.
yet on the other hand looking at the type of PAX we carry they all carry big luggage and extra wt. where will they fit all that?
i dint know if there is any sim in the region for E190's, the closest one i know is in London, theres another cost for sending crew there for SIM.
as far as Tech probs, the jet has been in the market for some time now, so i gather it shouldn't be that bad.
commission? maybe... its a fact : any new CEO either- sell, Buy, lease, Sublease, new strategy, new look or change livery..... thats the only way to make money. (for them i mean)
so let them do what they are best at doing (make money)
-for them self-