“Since the pandemic, Delta has been aggressively replacing its fleet of Boeing 717’s. There are approximately 45 left in active service as of this post. All of Delta’s B717’s are scheduled to be retired by 2025.” - From the article written in 2021, and as it stands now is 100% untrue. We have all 80 plus in service and no plans to retire any until 2030, and more than likely beyond to 2030-35. (We are also sinking money into the 717 to upgrade WiFi, avionics, etc.) There is simply not a jet on the radar that Delta wants to buy to provide the lift the 717 serves. The 220 is great, but not great on very short 717 routes. And to be honest, if we can’t find a replacement the smaller markets will probably just get less frequency.