Originally Posted by
Herkflyr
Of course the real issue is: do we make any money on most 767 domestic flying? And despite their complaints, do passengers really buy a domestic ticket based on the aircraft type? I think that answer to both those questions is no.
I think you are 97% correct.
Personally I do make choices based on aircraft, but hardly for the reasons WSJ suggests, or even yours.
My choices depends mainly of upgrade possibilities, but even then I select.
I would rather be in first on a 757 than a 767, conversely I would rather be in coach in a 767 than 757 (coach seats are wider).
When I look at the seat maps between A319/20 vs 737 I will take the A3xx if row 5 or exit is open, otherwise 737.
I will pick a plane with two cabins over one.
Obviously timing is the biggest issue, but with options to connect in any of (up to) 4 airports with little difference; options are open.