Originally Posted by
Knotcher
So you get it, but just don't want to accept it. Capability does not mean profitable. The 757 is heavier and less fuel efficient for the same number of passengers as a 737-900. I love the 757 as much as anybody but the numbers don't lie. Yea it can do the Quito/Bogota thing but big deal, that is 2% of the flights. For the other 98%, the 900 gets the job done cheaper than the 757. That is just good business.
Sshhh...don't reveal facts and business models. Some of the heads here will explode. Btw... 787 is doing over 17% better than already forecasted in cost and savings. Huge numbers...may actually be a game changer.