I really wish AA would bring mainline service back to CLE. I fly to CLE about 3-4 times a year to visit family, usually during the holidays and/or summer months. Almost without fail for the seasons/times I travel, there's a weight restriction or some other weather issue that prevents an ER4 or CRJ to take off on time. Those same flights likely would not have had as bad an issue if they had been flown on MD80. And... no first class! (I know - is it REALLY necessary for a 1 hr flight to ORD? Well, no, but who wouldn't want the option to upgrade ^)

I understand that it's pure economics, but still hate using the puddle jumpers.