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New York, LA seen by Delta as bases for newest Bombardier jet

Delta Air Lines is eyeing New York and Los Angeles as the main bases for Bombardier’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. 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 and Southwest Airlines. Delta is the first major US carrier to buy the C Series, a midrange aircraft that offers roomier interiors than regional jets while typically carrying fewer passengers than a plane from the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 families. The Bombardier aircraft should enable airlines to offer comfy rides to midsize cities without flooding the market with too many seats. <br/>