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Old Sep 24, 2018, 10:40 am
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Originally Posted by ESpen36
I suppose they could also add a tech stop at HNL to refuel and then depart for the mainland, similar to the way the La Paz -> Santa Cruz -> Miami flights operated.
Or when AA began MD A Lemon, er MD-11 Flights SJC-NRT, requiring a Technical stop for full fueling at OAK.

AA is challenged to come up with exact fit” aircraft, even with the A321neo. (The 757 is an aviation “hot rod” for hot, high and shorter runway lengths.)

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