Originally Posted by
Ottopilot
The difference between a 757 & 737 (I've flown both) is that the 737 makes money for the airline.
One does not set land speed records on the 757 as compared with the -800 or -900 for both takeoff or landing.
The 700 is a joy to fly in all conditions. Second best Boeing to the good old reliable 727-100.
The best part about flying the -900 is setting the parking brake and doing the parking checklist. The airplane is a slug.