Originally Posted by
David Puddy
Thanks for the update. One fleet of 737s makes complete sense economically which is why it will happen. Ergonomically for unimportant pilots (and for pax IMO) that would be a bummer..... Having spent time in the 737 jumpseat for longish flights, that cockpit gets tight real fast.
Although, for you, compared to the Netjets Phenom, I suppose the 737 would be super spacious. It's all relative.
No one really knows for sure what the fleet will look like when it's all said and done. Everything always rests with the dollar, especially at the puzzle palace. I'm willing to bet that we will be single fleet eventually but anything is possible. Once again, $$ will dictate.
The airbus is more comfortable, I'm sure, but most us will fly anything if the pay is right. The 737 cockpit isn't too bad but for a jump seater, it's not a nice place to be as you know. If the equipment is that important, lots of bus operators are hiring with better pay if you can get on. Otherwise, embrace the pain and welcome to the dark side my friend!