Originally Posted by cptlflyer

We're talking about a 40-min flight here. I fly IAD-CLE regularly... and have been even before CO dropped mainline out of BWI/DCA... simply because IAD is easier and closer for me. For such a short flight, I couldn't possibly care what type of aircraft I am on... what's the incentive? Even regular F fliers aren't in the sky long enough to notice the legroom in back

In this case my issue is the fact that the flight sells out very quick and there are not a heck of a lot of options for returning home. The reduction of available seats is nuts and will drive people to US.

I've said it before, but the 762 has a whopping THREE more seats on it than the 725 (in CO's configuration). Irrational stigma aside, what exactly makes a swap such "good news" for CLE? More BF seats, granted, which is probably what makes the swap worthwhile for CO... but still not sure what all the excitement is regarding a 767 and Cleveland air service.

Beyond the increased BF cabin, I think it is good news as I prefer the 2-3-2 seating, the seatback entertainment system, and additional room to move around the cabin. Plus, I would take pride in knowing we can and will support a widebody to Europe.