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Old Dec 3, 2019 | 2:16 pm
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Originally Posted by Altaflyer
The DH1’s are now annoying us in the west with their molasses speeds!
YSB has inherited the Dash-300. Plenty of mechanical issues and sub in the 37 seat Dash 100 when 50 seaters go mechanical (based on Dash-300 a/c) causes plenty of headache for staff here.
The 300 allows for sky-check ,but certain Fins have row 13 facing row 1D-F with inherent lack of overhead bin space for 6 passengers and their carry on items.

The Q 400 has all roll-on bags come onto aircraft, IOW no sky-check. Some aircraft have undersized over head bins.
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