Originally Posted by
airplanegod
I have to laugh at people both on this forum post, and on other websites ... are saying this is because it is a 30 year old MD88. .The MD80 is a fantastic, reliable, and comfortable ....if it wasn't for the high fuel costs they could still be flying years down the road.
I'm in general agreement with you on the age of the aircraft not being a factor. However, I will have to throw a challenge flag on 'comfortable.' This noise is defeaning in the last few rows and I have spoke to rear FAs who openly say they hate it. Things are significantly better in the 717 though.