MD-90 Aircraft: The Definitive Thread
Jun 10, 2009, 11:24 pm
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That rumor is true. It was posted in the Wall Street Journal on the 4th of June. AA is also doing the same as well.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124407469840583393.html
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124407469840583393.html
Jun 15, 2009, 12:34 pm
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It all comes down to whether you sell the 10 additional seats for $49 each versus $249 each versus $649 each versus $0.
I would think that the weight of the galley versus the weight of the seats probably offsets each other, so the real incremental expense involved is the additional flight attendant.
As an aside, I happened to be looking at the schedules yesterday and had not realized how many MD-90 flights Delta was operating ATL-MDW. I found that to be a fairly interesting niche market using this equipment.
I would think that the weight of the galley versus the weight of the seats probably offsets each other, so the real incremental expense involved is the additional flight attendant.
As an aside, I happened to be looking at the schedules yesterday and had not realized how many MD-90 flights Delta was operating ATL-MDW. I found that to be a fairly interesting niche market using this equipment.
Jun 15, 2009, 1:34 pm
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Jun 15, 2009, 4:29 pm
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They seem to be filling these airplanes for the most part. They started doing this in February. It seems like Delta doesn't try and force MD-90's into Chicago because they routinely send in MD-88's. I guess if a -90 isn't available it's not a huge deal anyway since the 88's are 148 pax, 90's 150.
Jun 15, 2009, 6:03 pm
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Used to be a time when the MD-90's niche was SLC-SNA. For a while almost all SLC-SNA trips were MD-90s. The fact that the MD-90 is the quietest airplane in its class made it a great match for the hyper stringent SNA noise regulations.
Jun 15, 2009, 8:25 pm
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They really should have 16 seats in first class.
Even if you do not lose legroom with a slim line seat, you are cramming 10 more people into the cabin. You are that much close to the back of the head of the person in front of you, especially when they recline their seat. You are that much closer to the face of the person in back of you who is coughing that swine flu, bird flu, and SARS. Not much closer but sometimes you can just feel the crowding on flights with slim line seats. And some of these airlines' slim line seats are just too hard.
And if you cram in 10 more passengers, that is 10 more to evacuate in an accident. The last passenger off the US Airways Hudson landing flight seems t indicate that he just made it off the plane before the water was too high. If they had 10 more passengers on that plane, there could have been some loss of life.
Even if you do not lose legroom with a slim line seat, you are cramming 10 more people into the cabin. You are that much close to the back of the head of the person in front of you, especially when they recline their seat. You are that much closer to the face of the person in back of you who is coughing that swine flu, bird flu, and SARS. Not much closer but sometimes you can just feel the crowding on flights with slim line seats. And some of these airlines' slim line seats are just too hard.
And if you cram in 10 more passengers, that is 10 more to evacuate in an accident. The last passenger off the US Airways Hudson landing flight seems t indicate that he just made it off the plane before the water was too high. If they had 10 more passengers on that plane, there could have been some loss of life.
Jun 30, 2009, 11:38 am
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Really? I thought that...
"Flight Distance: 900-1,500 Miles (about 2-3.5 hours)
In addition to our snack selection you will also receive a complimentary meal."
This is F btw...perhaps I should have clarified that. I did not know there was a distinction between hot/cold meals on stage lengths that qualified for a meal service.
"Flight Distance: 900-1,500 Miles (about 2-3.5 hours)
In addition to our snack selection you will also receive a complimentary meal."
This is F btw...perhaps I should have clarified that. I did not know there was a distinction between hot/cold meals on stage lengths that qualified for a meal service.
Jun 30, 2009, 12:13 pm
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...090902018.html
This is from 2005, so, do any regular MD-90 pax or crew know anything different.
Jun 30, 2009, 12:18 pm
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ADLFO, thanks for clarifying that. I had a hard time digging up any information; apparently my googling skills are not up to snuff.
Thanks! Being used to NW's hot-meal policy, I'll grab a coffee before I board for something hot I guess.
Thanks! Being used to NW's hot-meal policy, I'll grab a coffee before I board for something hot I guess.
Jun 30, 2009, 12:28 pm
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Jun 30, 2009, 1:40 pm
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Timing is everything on that JFK-FLL route. I’ve taken this route several times either in the morning 8:05am or evening 6:30pm and have always been served cold meals. Morning consists of cereal and fruit, while dinner serves up Pasta salad or sandwich with fruit or chips and a cookie! There is very fine print regarding complimentary meal services on 900-1500 mile flights. From what I gather, if your scheduled departure is between 1:31pm and 3:59pm and you’re flying between 900-1500 miles, you probably won't get served a meal.