Originally Posted by
Texasbound
Don't forget part-time economists and airline execs. If the 757 was so great, it would have sold better, and would still be in production.
The 757 sold great. It was discontinued because newer airframes had big cost advantages. Delta once put out that the 737-800 operated at 30% less cost per seat. There were also no new generation engines available in that thrust range to re-engine it plus it requires wide body support equipment.