United Considering 737 Max 10 and A321neo
Jun 10, 2017, 5:16 pm
#61
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The aircraft would will have lie flat seats up front and be used exclusively on TransAt. The only possible domestic runs are PS.
Jun 10, 2017, 6:54 pm
#62
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Ahh yes, forgot the brakes! I also find the pumps for the cargo door extremely loud.
As a passenger, I'd still prefer the Boeing. The PTU noise is the tip of the iceberg. Something reassuring about a plane with full mechanical controls available. There's plenty to like about the a320 I guess, but there's a feeling of comfort and trust I have for the 737.
Of course if I had to pick my favorite narrowbody of all time, it's the 757, hands down. No question.
As a passenger, I'd still prefer the Boeing. The PTU noise is the tip of the iceberg. Something reassuring about a plane with full mechanical controls available. There's plenty to like about the a320 I guess, but there's a feeling of comfort and trust I have for the 737.
Of course if I had to pick my favorite narrowbody of all time, it's the 757, hands down. No question.
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Jun 10, 2017, 7:28 pm
#63
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do you mind sharing a little more from an FA perspective as to what makes one plane better to work than others? FA/pax ratio, galleys, crew rest areas? i'm sure i'm missing some obvious ones....
Jun 10, 2017, 10:12 pm
#64
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I seem to remember the 321/max10 decision was also potentially influenced by the Boeing MoM paper airplane.
Actually I would be delighted if UA kept the 763 flying and upguaged the TATL 752 flying. aC is planning to keep both the rouge and mainline 763s for a longtime. The mainline 763 are useful for providing a lie flat J product with cnx at YYZ. UA could do the same into EWR and/or ORD.
The US 3 are big enough that I think they should keep both A and B in their narrowbody fleets. Competition is always healthy.