PuffDriver
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When Comair was the launch customer for the CRJ in 1992, the DAL scope limit was 50 seats - no mention of powerplant. That aircraft was built specifically to get in under the scope clause.
When Comair made the announcement, all the industry talking heads said
a regional will never be able to make money flying jets. But we did, hand over fist, and by the end of the decade, Comair was a major airline by the DOT definition ie $1 billion in revenue per fiscal year. Remember, in the 90s a barrel of oil was no more than $25. If I remember correctly, I don't think Comair had one unprofitable quarter in the 90s.
YAWN!! Oh the glory days of Comair!! It was so dreamy