Originally Posted by
LawFlyer
Rkkwan - Why is STR-ATL not necessarily a nonstop? I thought that trip was flown with a 767, perfectly suited to such a route. Is DL subbing in a 757 or something? Just curious.
I found out about this. Another FTer said DL wants to save fuel and didn't carry full fuel load. Maybe something special about STR fuel price. Or maybe there's extra cargo to be carried. I don't have answer, but that flight has stopped for fuel.