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Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 16:52:59 MT

SIMPLE FLYING · AIRLINES

THE 21% FUEL BURN GAP THAT MADE DELTA AIR LINES RETIRE ITS ENTIRE BOEING 777 FLEET...

For most airlines, retiring an entire fleet type is a gradual process over several years, often driven by age, maintenance costs, or the arrival of a newer replacement, but Delta Air Lines' decision to remove all of its Boeing 777s from service in 2020 was di…

SCOTT: Ask what this does to pairings, the MEL, and the jumpseat. Press releases are written for investors. You fly the leftover.

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