New York, L.A. Seen by Delta as Bases for Newest Bombardier Jet
- Airline prepares for U.S. debut of fuel-efficient C Series
- Dallas is also likely to get flights, carrier tells pilots
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Delta Air Lines Inc. is eyeing New York and Los Angeles as the main bases for Bombardier Inc.’s new jetliner next year, offering a glimpse of how carriers can add service economically with the midsize plane.
Dallas is also likely to get a lot of C Series flights, Delta said in an internal memo to pilots, a copy of which was reviewed by Bloomberg News. That sets up a test of the carrier’s ability to use the single-aisle aircraft to attract customers in the backyard of American Airlines Group Inc. and Southwest Airlines Co.