Originally Posted by
SJCFlyerLG
I am surprised that people characterize the S80 as quiet. Due to the engine placements, I would agree that engine noise was lowered. But the air friction noise once cruising altitude was reached is much higher than on other narrow-body jets, like 737's and A319/320 family.
I completely agree with this. I just had my likely last flight on the S80 from MSY to DFW and my family of four was all operationally upgraded to first class. My kids are ten and loved the old style comfy seats and the ridiculous amount of recline. However, it was noisy as heck from air noise rushing outside the cabin. It was actually difficult to even have a conversation without raising your voice and I also had to turn my closed back headphone volume up several notches more than usual on a 737 or A3XX.