Alaska Airlines Adds Hawaii Flights
06-01-2007, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by B757200ER
Have you flown either jet? I've flown both. The B-757 is the smallest thing that should cross an ocean.
As a PS, I prefer flying the 757 10 times as much as a 737 just asking why you said that.
06-01-2007, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by B757200ER
Have you flown either jet? I've flown both. The B-757 is the smallest thing that should cross an ocean.
06-01-2007, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by B757200ER
The B-757 is the smallest thing that should cross an ocean.
06-01-2007, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 757Driver
I'm curious as to why you would say that? A 757 is basically the same seating arrangement as a 737, (3-3). The ETOPS aircraft both have the same back-ups, (HDG ect..). Why shouldn't a 737 make that flight?
As a PS, I prefer flying the 757 10 times as much as a 737 just asking why you said that.
As a PS, I prefer flying the 757 10 times as much as a 737 just asking why you said that.
The B757 is the better airplane. The real money is hauling freight to HI and the B737 can hardly take any. (My experience it less than 3000 lbs. from LAX) I'd wager that AS won't be taking any.
06-01-2007, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by B757200ER
Have you flown either jet? I've flown both. The B-757 is the smallest thing that should cross an ocean.
06-01-2007, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by HalinTexas
Incorrect. B737's do not have an HMG. The APU has to be running for the flight beyond EREP for elect. back up.
The B757 is the better airplane. The real money is hauling freight to HI and the B737 can hardly take any. (My experience it less than 3000 lbs. from LAX) I'd wager that AS won't be taking any.
The B757 is the better airplane. The real money is hauling freight to HI and the B737 can hardly take any. (My experience it less than 3000 lbs. from LAX) I'd wager that AS won't be taking any.
06-01-2007, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by HalinTexas
Incorrect. B737's do not have an HMG. The APU has to be running for the flight beyond EREP for elect. back up.
The B757 is the better airplane. The real money is hauling freight to HI and the B737 can hardly take any.
The B757 is the better airplane. The real money is hauling freight to HI and the B737 can hardly take any.
06-01-2007, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by B757200ER
Better systems, higher fuel capacity, longer ETOPS reliability record...the list is endless. As a passenger or a pilot, I vote 757 over 737 ANY series ANY day when going oceanic.
06-01-2007, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by HalinTexas
Incorrect. B737's do not have an HMG. The APU has to be running for the flight beyond EREP for elect. back up.
The B757 is the better airplane. The real money is hauling freight to HI and the B737 can hardly take any. (My experience it less than 3000 lbs. from LAX) I'd wager that AS won't be taking any.
The B757 is the better airplane. The real money is hauling freight to HI and the B737 can hardly take any. (My experience it less than 3000 lbs. from LAX) I'd wager that AS won't be taking any.
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