738 Fleet Expansion, new aircraft with Boeing Sky Interior (consolidated)
May 25, 2011, 6:22 am
#76
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Wasn't really a criticism, I was mainly questioning their aims. For plane enthusiasts it is obviously interesting news.
But I do think that showboating the mundane could have a negative effect by reminding Mr Average Joe traveller that if he flies DFW ORD tomorrow he could be on a 25 year old MD80.
Whole new fleet tomorrow obviously not. Not letting their fleet get so old in the first place? probably yes
But I do think that showboating the mundane could have a negative effect by reminding Mr Average Joe traveller that if he flies DFW ORD tomorrow he could be on a 25 year old MD80.
Whole new fleet tomorrow obviously not. Not letting their fleet get so old in the first place? probably yes
All the U.S. legacy carriers have average fleet ages around 14, which isn't very old in the first place. And, oh yeah, most European carriers have average fleets around that age, too.
May 25, 2011, 6:37 am
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I'm really dismayed at the exaggerations by some about the "old" M80s compared to the average fleet age of other carriers. This is one of my favorite aircraft in the system, its very comfortable and quiet in front, and makes for a better experience in Y and in F.
May 25, 2011, 6:56 am
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Good point. I find the MD80s to be quite pleasant in F, especially on the E-F side. I also enjoy the lack of engine noise, though it tends to make you notice the wind noise more.
May 25, 2011, 7:44 am
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May 25, 2011, 7:55 am
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The new 738 (yes, the one with the BSI interior) is pretty quiet up front and throughout the plane (all the way to the back). In my opinion, it's quieter than the MD80.
May 25, 2011, 8:45 am
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It's where they apply a dab of SuperGlue... (I was wondering if I was reading something into her presentation...)
(I was wondering if I was reading something into her presentation...)
May 25, 2011, 9:22 am
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Does anyone know what route the new plane will take?
May 25, 2011, 11:26 am
#83
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Seattle PI article on the delivery of the new AA Sky Interior 738:
Seattle PI AA 738
Nice set of photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/airline...th/5756256199/
Seattle PI AA 738
Nice set of photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/airline...th/5756256199/
May 25, 2011, 11:38 am
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Nice set of photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/airline...th/5756256199/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/airline...th/5756256199/
May 25, 2011, 11:59 am
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One significant item: If you're tall, you will notice that you will now find that when you stand up from from your seat, you will less likely bump your head on the overhead bins (unless one of bin doors is open) It's the same style overhead bin as the 777, although there is somewhat of a height difference in the a/c interior.
May 25, 2011, 12:07 pm
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Couldn't agree more; love the "whisper jet" up front. Love that AA is getting new planes, but I have no problem with the MD80s either.
May 25, 2011, 12:29 pm
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Do you just want a picture of the inside? Or what? I think I have a good one lying about I can upload.
May 25, 2011, 1:39 pm
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That'd be nice to know. I'm flying in a 737 on Memorial Day.
I'm also interested to know if the layout is the same as the one depicted here: http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Ame..._737-800_B.php
I'm also interested to know if the layout is the same as the one depicted here: http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Ame..._737-800_B.php
May 25, 2011, 2:54 pm
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I'm also interested to know if the layout is the same as the one depicted here: http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Ame..._737-800_B.php