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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 8:58 pm
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Originally Posted by JC5280
I thought United (and Boeing) have indicated that the pitch for the 739 is that its a replacement for the 757. I cant site the source, but i remember some news release that the 739s would replace these 757s. But can they do the small market TATL flights? That, I do not know.
I think range is still an issue on these.

They sometimes have issues with Hawaii when the winds get strong. TATLs are longer.
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