Originally Posted by
entropy
'pretty decent' is hardly a ringing endorsement.
Boeing has already stated several times that they aren't really interested in building a 757 replacement (presumably unless they finally get around to Y1 in another 10 years), so I wonder what they're telling United.
The 737-9ER pretty much *is* the replacement for the 757-200 give or take a few seats.
If UA is looking for something with more capacity and range to nestle between the 737 and 787 for domestic narrowbody service, there just isn't much coming from either key manufacturer, both of which seem focused on the global widebody business.
I guess a shorter-range 787 might do it, but the acquisition cost and extra seats might not work - so I guess they are looking for a 757-300 capacity aircraft at/near 737 pricing - and good luck with that.