Originally Posted by
SilentLurker
Only positive I see is getting DFW right away vs after training & the Emb170/190 type rating IF your plans are to eventually fly OVERSEAS (EU, Asia, Middle East, etc) in the future.
They waived the weight limit for most overseas carriers...pilot shortage. 145 will suffice now. Auto throttles, vnav, longer legs in the 175 are valid points. But I wouldn't want to be the plug when the last 175 arrives!