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02-27-2020, 05:22 PM
#3831
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Originally Posted by David Puddy
It’s true - I am a big A220 fan. My point is that anyone from those 2 large metropolitan areas (Dallas & Houston) would likely appreciate the large number of layover opportunities there. It’s a benefit to some and not to others....
02-27-2020, 05:26 PM
#3832
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Originally Posted by David Puddy
It’s true - I am a big A220 fan. My point is that anyone from those 2 large metropolitan areas (Dallas & Houston) would likely appreciate the large number of layover opportunities there. It’s a benefit to some and not to others....
02-27-2020, 06:40 PM
#3833
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Originally Posted by FL370esq
Are you flying the 220 now? Just curious if you are as big (or bigger) a fan after having flown it. Haven't heard too many complaints on it other than new equipment reliability issues.
02-27-2020, 06:59 PM
#3834
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Originally Posted by David Puddy
I am not flying it but I know several guys who fly it. Reviews are generally positive. Largely depends on the other airplanes you have flown. One guy came over from the 737 and loves the wider, more ergonomic and advanced A220 cockpit. Another flew the 717 previously and he likes the switch to the A220. He claims it is the “easiest” airplane he has ever flown. Obviously some technical gremlins are frustrating and have hurt reliability a bit more than expected. All are looking forward to adding more routes/layovers and the new A220-300s if the Mobile plant can start churning them out.... Overall positive reviews.
02-27-2020, 07:45 PM
#3835
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yeah. I saw that too in the newsletter.
right now there are 30 airplanes and 2 bases. I think the majority of the 220 flying is out of the NY base. That covers EWR, LGA, JFK. that area is a mess whenever a cloud appears. So I wonder how much of the time can be chalked up to that reality as well as some of the technical issues they are working thru. BTW I might have missed it, but whats the source for those numbers? DOT?
right now there are 30 airplanes and 2 bases. I think the majority of the 220 flying is out of the NY base. That covers EWR, LGA, JFK. that area is a mess whenever a cloud appears. So I wonder how much of the time can be chalked up to that reality as well as some of the technical issues they are working thru. BTW I might have missed it, but whats the source for those numbers? DOT?
02-28-2020, 05:09 AM
#3836
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Originally Posted by Phins2right
yeah. I saw that too in the newsletter.
right now there are 30 airplanes and 2 bases. I think the majority of the 220 flying is out of the NY base. That covers EWR, LGA, JFK. that area is a mess whenever a cloud appears. So I wonder how much of the time can be chalked up to that reality as well as some of the technical issues they are working thru. BTW I might have missed it, but whats the source for those numbers? DOT?
right now there are 30 airplanes and 2 bases. I think the majority of the 220 flying is out of the NY base. That covers EWR, LGA, JFK. that area is a mess whenever a cloud appears. So I wonder how much of the time can be chalked up to that reality as well as some of the technical issues they are working thru. BTW I might have missed it, but whats the source for those numbers? DOT?
02-28-2020, 10:15 AM
#3839
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Originally Posted by tennisguru
Apparently it's not so great if you like being on time...
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