Originally Posted by bumpme
perhaps the worst airplane in NWA's fleet the 757-200. I wish they get rid of that old junk of a plane. The overhead compartments are too small and it seemed like I was flying in the 1970s. I was wondering if NWA change planes often and when will they retire the 757-200s.
Umm.... How did it feel like the 1970s? The very first 757 test flight wasn't until 1982, and I don't think they entered passenger service until 1983, or NW's fleet until 1985 (correct me if I'm wrong).
Some of the 755s do indeed feel ragged inside. But I highly doubt that NW will be retiring them any time soon, given that they're quite efficient. More likely first they'll need to get out of bankruptcy. Then they'll probably refurbish them like they did with the much-older DC-9s.
I'm pretty sure the 757 is the only type currently operated by every United States legacy carrier: AA, DL, UA, NW, US and CO all currently count 757s in their fleets.