Originally Posted by
Old UCAL CA
No one said it is a "757" (much longer range, payload). However, it is replacing what a 757 did domestically (well under 757 range and payload).
Clearly, the metric works. Otherwise they wouldn't be doing it.
Except for those days where every west bound super guppy, going to DEN has to buy off 20 pax because of forcast icing. In May
(personal experience).