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ask anybody under 35 if they want to fly the 737. The younger generation has been hardwired to hate the 737, mostly due to learning in glass aircraft. Prediction: 737 will become junior as retirements continue and younger pilots are hired.
I don't think it's fair to attribute this solely to learning in glass cockpit aircraft. The reality is that, as someone who prefers not to fly the 737 (I'm over 35), my concerns aren’t about the avionics or the flying itself. It’s really about the comfort in the cockpit. On transcon flights, the cramped space makes it difficult to get up and stretch or even find a comfortable position. The Airbus, the ER, and the 220 provide much greater comfort.