Originally Posted by
flaps 9
I apologize for the "kernal" comment
And I too began my career on the ramp 29 years ago, so you've got me by a year
Considering it's 2015 and the company makes a billion dollars a year, the decision to retire those pigs should have been made years ago. We make money despite ourselves. Tripping over dollars to save dimes
Leaving cargo/pax behind, flying at lower altitudes i.e. burning more fuel, max blast takeoffs reducing engine life, and if you're a true team player RNP approaches aren't available to the -300's either. And let's not even get into the Spindles, lack of parts, and the re skinning of the whole fleet.
I could go on and on but these are just a few of the items that lean towards replacing the classics years ago. So to answer your question, yes I can "fathom" the financial decisions that go into retiring a fleet. Apparently our company doesn't though
Back in 1985 the -300 was a fine machine. it's 2015, time to turn the page
Got you both beat (I think) as far as the ramp thingy goes (1980). I will never forget where I started.
What exactly was the "kernal" comment supposed to imply?
Oh and BTW the 300 pays the same. Not that I wouldn't rather fly the ones that are more advanced.
The Oscar
P. S. I certainly understand your concerns, but I am not going to refuse to fly them unless someone can convince me they should not be flown.