Originally Posted by
Squallrider
175 far better airplane to fly. Schedules whilst same in credit has better "big city" overnights, you won't be spending time in The middle of nowhere. The pay is better on the 175, all soft pay is at 175 rate. other little things such as always a jetbridge, typically longer flights etc are nice too. If you're junior and not in Iah you will be flying the 200 much more than the others.
I just jumpseated in a 170 the other day, and was very impressed. I have no idea what the difference between the two is, but it had me thinking I need to move to the 175 ASAP! The automation alone was incredible.