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Old May 19, 2005 | 9:02 am
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Originally Posted by ByrdluvsAWACO
Parker hates the A321.
Well the 757 is the better plane, to be sure, and if USHP can justify a single Boeing model in the fleet, more power to them. But that means they need to maintain 757-certified flight crews and maintenance teams and parts.

But zeke320 brings up a good point that an A321 has only 75% of the range (3000nm vs. 4000nm) and the 757 holds 15 more people, which would be important for HI routes.


First, here's to hoping that HP leaves Star. Second why would they need to be a Star member to launch new routes?
They wouldn't, but being a member of STAR (or any alliance) gives them more then just the O&D&C demand from their own route structure. Plus it offers more options for passengers (USHP does not fly to Asia, Africa, or Australia/Oceania) to earn and burn miles.
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