Originally Posted by
robsaw
Exteriors are repainted as a routine maintenance cycle - interior refurbishment, not so much. In any case - I can't say I've every noticed "ratty" interiors on any Q400 but maybe that was just luck. I do know I've been on some of the newest at times.
Every AS trip for me starts and ends with a Q400 flight. I honestly have never felt that there was a need for them to refurbish the interior.