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Originally Posted by izzy (Post 1729251)

We can't do anything about it, but I'd rather have a ****ty trip with 320s and 319s than a great trip with a 321.

How inane.

This was a great article. When it came out last May.

If APA is able to negotiate 757 rates for the A321 (currently on the table), some people may change their tune I bet.

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Originally Posted by A321 (Post 1730867)

This was a great article. When it came out last May.

If APA is able to negotiate 757 rates for the A321 (currently on the table), some people may change their tune I bet.

Funny how that happens, huh? :)

UPS has the correct idea. I have always liked pay based on seniority not on equipment. Why shouldn't all the oldies have to go fly international wide body to make their pay?

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Originally Posted by othello (Post 1737685)

UPS has the correct idea. I have always liked pay based on seniority not on equipment. Why shouldn't all the oldies have to go fly international wide body to make their pay?

It makes logical sense, so it won't happen.

I think Lufthansa does that as well.

A lot of guys will still do it based on ego..

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Originally Posted by rightside02 (Post 1729366)

I flew one of ours at JetBlue the other day for the first time, I didn't think it was that bad from all the stuff I have read ... Many step altitudes but worked well. Then again it's our "first class / mint" config so it's not as weight limited compared to say Spirits when they stuff 3000 people in theirs .

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Originally Posted by ackattacker (Post 1729383)

It's not a great performer but who cares. I've got the tray table out, autopilot on, and the headset off, getting paid the same whether I'm climbing 2000 fpm or 500.

Only thing that really bothers me is waiting for 187 to deplane on the last leg of the day for the short overnight.

It's actually 3218. The 321's we're getting in late 2015 will have 3220 seats. But with us charging more for carry ons than checked, the people stand up, grab their backpack from under the seats and walk off. We can get 218 people off in about 12 minutes. It's amazing to watch, really. Plus, there is always overhead space for commuters. :D

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Originally Posted by JetMonkey (Post 1750175)

A lot of guys will still do it based on ego..

America West pilot.

Airbus launches a321neoLR

Exclusive: Airbus launches ?A321neoLR? long range to replace 757-200W | Leeham News and Comment

This could potentially be a big seller... Still not a true 75 replacement though.