Originally Posted by
Flatspin7
It always blew me away that SWA doesnt use / disables some of the prime safety / efficency equipment on thier aircraft. Autobrakes, VNAV, auto-throttles makes for a much more efficient and safer operation.
Flatspin, perhaps you could list a couple of those airlines that have a lower seat-mile cost (efficiency) or a better safety record (safer). Maybe by not using VNAV / auto-throttles, we stay more engaged with the aircraft.