M80 vs. M83
Sep 8, 2009, 10:25 pm
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M80 vs. M83
I have looked around and can not seem to find the difference between these two planes. Taking a long intercontinental later this month and have the option of the M80, M83 or 738. Will probably upgrade with stickers so wondering which has the best Business/First.
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Sep 8, 2009, 10:44 pm
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I would guess the new 738 cabin, but the EX-TWA MD-83s aren't bad - no IFE like on the MD-82s, but I find the business/first more spacious than on the '82s.
Sep 8, 2009, 11:02 pm
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Per wikipedia the MDs are the same dimensions, just different engine configs:
MD-83 (DC-9-83)
Long-range version with 21,000 lb thrust JT8D-219 engines.
MD-83 (DC-9-83)
Long-range version with 21,000 lb thrust JT8D-219 engines.
Sep 8, 2009, 11:32 pm
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Ex-TWA -83s had more comfortable seats than the AA F seats. Problem is, AA bought some -83s (not acquired from TWA), so unless you're adept at identifying ex-TWA -83s, you run the risk of getting a nAAtive -83 with its less comfortable seats.
My advice is to go with the 738, which has more comfortable seats than the MD-80s.
My advice is to go with the 738, which has more comfortable seats than the MD-80s.
Sep 8, 2009, 11:45 pm
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Sep 9, 2009, 12:44 am
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Another vote for the 738.
Sep 9, 2009, 12:47 am
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I have looked around and can not seem to find the difference between these two planes. Taking a long intercontinental later this month and have the option of the M80, M83 or 738. Will probably upgrade with stickers so wondering which has the best Business/First.
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Are you sure?
Sep 9, 2009, 1:36 am
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All things being equal, I don't know why anyone would chose an MD80 over a 738 in F (in Y, it's more debateable).
Sep 9, 2009, 1:49 am
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Before AS got rid of their Mad Dogs last year... I was fortunate enough 
to ride in F on one of them... so quiet I could hear the air rushing over the A/C, or when we decreased speed, increased, etc... 
) So I understand this could be a nice perk... but a good pair of Bose QC2's (or if you are lucky QC15's 
) solves that issue too ^
to ride in F on one of them... so quiet I could hear the air rushing over the A/C, or when we decreased speed, increased, etc... ) So I understand this could be a nice perk... but a good pair of Bose QC2's (or if you are lucky QC15's ) solves that issue too ^
Sep 9, 2009, 7:09 am
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Sep 9, 2009, 8:21 am
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738 ^ versus any MD 8_ 
Just out of curiosity, what Intercontinental flights does AA have on Mad Dogs?
Just out of curiosity, what Intercontinental flights does AA have on Mad Dogs?
Sep 9, 2009, 9:33 am
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As for any long routes for M80, the longest ones I thought was ORD-SEA/SFO/LAX and DFW-SEA/YYC which is all around 1700 miles. One direct transcon flight I knew before was SEA-ORD-EWR, maybe the OP was suggesting that?
Sep 9, 2009, 9:35 am
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Go for the 738