Originally Posted by
scambo1
I think the real question is what will the 73-9s be replacing.
Are they practical for Europe? No. But, they are capable of Europe.
So, in a low cargo longish range market they are useable.
They are replacement jets for something more capable and higher paying...that is certain.
Just a heads up... I keep seeing the 737-900 argument here. FWIW, the trans Atlantic 757s actually have less seats than a 900. Depending on the config, they have aprox 170 seats. The seat count went way down with the lay flat modification.