End of an Era: Delta Says Goodbye to 717s at MSP

So, Delta has finally phased out the Boeing 717s at MSP, marking the end of an era for the DC-9 family in the US. It's kind of wild to think that these planes have been around in some form for about 60 years at Minneapolis. Northwest had those DC-9s buzzing around since the late 60s, and Delta took over with the merger in 2008. They kept the legacy going for a while with the 717s, which they got from Southwest. But now, with the 717s gone, it's like closing a chapter on a big part of aviation history at MSP.

Honestly, I'm gonna miss seeing those T-tails at the airport. There's something nostalgic about them, right? I wonder what Delta's planning to use instead. Maybe more A220s? Those seem to be popping up more and more.

What do you guys think about this? Do you have any good memories of flying on DC-9s or 717s? And what do you reckon will become the new workhorse for Delta at MSP?

Yeah, it's a bummer to see the 717s go. Those T-tails were pretty iconic. I remember my first flight on a DC-9 back with Northwest-felt like a time machine. The A220s seem like a solid bet to take over. They're modern and efficient, which airlines love. But I wonder if they'll have the same charm. Anyone else miss the loud engines at the back?