Originally Posted by
Hedley
I remember when CAL put the Q400 on the BOS-EWR run. It was the perfect stage length for that type of plane, but bookings tanked and we lost high revenue business travelers to Delta. The public preferred to ride in an old 737-500 than a brand new turboprop. Gate agents told me that the jet service filled to max capacity, while the turboprops went out light.
BOS-EWR is a premium route, capable of filling a 737, and thus a poor deployment of that plane.
MHT-EWR on the other hand, would be a good deployment.