1.) What two airlines operated DC-8 Super 60 series aircraft nonstop between New York and San Juan, Puerto Rico?
Well, I know that Trans Caribbean Airways (TCA) operated the stretched DC-8-61 between New York and San Juan... As for the other airline, I'll guess this was American as they acquired TCA in the early 70's and then probably operated the Super DC-8 for a short time before replacing this aircraft type with their B707s....... jlemon
Capital International Airways - (Charter/Scheduled airline service with a "hub" at JFK in the early 1980s cs57
I was in New York back when American acquired TCA. I was really looking forward to seeing a stretch 8 in AA's livery, but alas, the word was that AA immediately leased those -61s out to other operators (TIA?) and ultimately sold them without ever operating them as an AA liveried machine.
As for Capitol, I forgot all about them. I remember them offering transcon Sky Saver fares with DC-8-61s and DC-10s but I was unaware they flew the NYC-SJU route. Was that scheduled or charter?
2. What happened to BWIA's fleet of 727-100s?
BWIA 727-100s went to Braniff in trade for 707s. cs57
Correct!
3. What happened to Allegheny's fleet of two 727-200s?
The short time span of 727-200s with Allegheny (1970-71) ended when they went to Braniff. cs57
Right on!
4.) What two U.S. airlines operated the Boeing 707-320, 720B and DC-8?
Two U.S Airlines using 707, 720B and DC-8---Braniff and Pan Am? cs57
Northwest Wally Bird
Pan American and Northwest are correct. Braniff's 720s were not the B variant with the upgraded engines but rather standard -027s powered by the water injected turbojet JT3C engines. Braniff did operate some ex-Qantas 707-138Bs, which like the 720B was powered by JT3D-3B turbo fans and was also very similar in size to the 720 though with greater range per its original owner's needs (Qantas).
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