Originally Posted by
channa
I think range is still an issue on these.
They sometimes have issues with Hawaii when the winds get strong. TATLs are longer.
AS flies 739s to Hawaii all the time from Seattle and I can't remember when they had a range problem due to winds - of course they don't cram and squeeze as many people on board, so W+B may allow for more fuel.
I am still waiting for either Boeing or Airbus to launch a larger narrow body that is wide enough for 6 seats of 19" width but too narrow to squeeze in another seat if they went down to 16" wide...basically forcing the airlines to either add seat comfort or a wider aisle, but not another seat so the market can shame carriers that don't update the seat size for the longer flights these aircraft will make.