Originally Posted by
DrunkIrishman
It seems like every 88 pilot I talk too tells me how great the machine is to fly. I love hearing that because it keeps those widebody slots open for me!
We need some sort of self justification for flying it! Yes, it's fun to fly. Yes, it is severely showing its age. Yes, I'm thrilled to be getting MDd off of it. No, the 90 is not a better flying airplane. Better brakes and reversers, everything else about it I prefer the 88.