Jet Blue to Get RJs

davetheflyer

New Member
USA Today reported today that JetBlue will buy a large number of Embraer 100 seat regional jets in 2005. They plan to open a number of smaller markets with these jets. No word on how (or if) this will affect their hiring minimums, but it is a major departure from JBs current single-aircraft-type strategy for major markets.
 

vipermcg

New Member
I dont think that JetBlue is calling them "regional jets." They want them to be considered part as of their mainline fleet.
 

Joe

Well-Known Member
Wonder why they didn't go with the A318. Pretty sure the A318/A319/A320/A321 are all under the same type rating. I'd imagine it would save a bundle in training costs.
 

davetheflyer

New Member
My guess is that they plan to start service to cities that:

A: don't have enough business to support an A318
B: don't have airports that can handle A318s
 
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