C Series Order
07-10-2018, 07:57 PM
#121
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Originally Posted by havick206
There’s also the saying never buy the A model of anything in aviation.
07-11-2018, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Name User
Personally my feeling is all of this is academic. The company will not be purchasing 100 seat aircraft.
In my opinion, the C/A-220 is the best narrow body aircraft for passengers and pilots. At DAL, the E-175 is currently the best narrow body plane, as rated by their passengers. I think the "C" will be better.
I hope AA does buy the A-220. I hate flying as a pax in the 737...AA has WAY too many of them!
07-11-2018, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by atpcliff
The 220-100, when set up for DAL, with economy, Delta Comfort, and Biz/1st class seating zones, seats 110. The 220-300, when set up the same way, seats 130. There has been a lot of talk of stretching the larger "C" series to 150+ seats...
In my opinion, the C/A-220 is the best narrow body aircraft for passengers and pilots. At DAL, the E-175 is currently the best narrow body plane, as rated by their passengers. I think the "C" will be better.
I hope AA does buy the A-220. I hate flying as a pax in the 737...AA has WAY too many of them!
In my opinion, the C/A-220 is the best narrow body aircraft for passengers and pilots. At DAL, the E-175 is currently the best narrow body plane, as rated by their passengers. I think the "C" will be better.
I hope AA does buy the A-220. I hate flying as a pax in the 737...AA has WAY too many of them!
07-12-2018, 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Name User
That's the Spirit config.
Unless you're taller than 6' 2", it's not really an issue. I'll take the extra seat width any day. The C-Series (A220) at 28.5" will be so much more comfortable than a 737 with 34" inches of pitch.
Not touching shoulders and elbows with the passengers next to you...priceless.
07-12-2018, 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by nimslow
I’ve flown them both, the bus was ok, but pushing a year now, I’m still having a blast flying the 73. But I’d also go back to the -80 with a smile on my face.
07-12-2018, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by flyinawa
It’s probably because you think the 737 captain on your flights has been awesome, on the Airbus... not so much.
07-12-2018, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by FlyingSlowly
Yeah, but guess what?
Unless you're taller than 6' 2", it's not really an issue. I'll take the extra seat width any day. The C-Series (A220) at 28.5" will be so much more comfortable than a 737 with 34" inches of pitch.
Not touching shoulders and elbows with the passengers next to you...priceless.
Unless you're taller than 6' 2", it's not really an issue. I'll take the extra seat width any day. The C-Series (A220) at 28.5" will be so much more comfortable than a 737 with 34" inches of pitch.
Not touching shoulders and elbows with the passengers next to you...priceless.
07-12-2018, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by redbaronahp
Swiss has been flying C series aircraft for 2 years and I’ve heard the reliability and efficiency has been amazing.
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