Originally Posted by
smtx123
sometimes the NEOs have to make fuel stops with winter winds. Not common, but the 757s can fill up and go without any stops for the most part. Routes are switching back to the NEOs in March.
Full disclosure, I've never flown either the 757 or the NEO, but why would the NEO be incapable of making the westbound trip to LIH from LAX? It seems well within the aircraft's range. In fact, per Boeing and Airbus website data, the NEO has almost the exact same range as the 757 (almost 1000nm longer than both the 737-800 and 900ER which I believe do those flights for WN and UA if I'm not mistaken). Is it climb performance, or some other limiting factor? Seems the NEO should be able to get it done without any problems.