American Airlines :(

[yg17]

Actually, it's exceptionally good, although the planes are getting old and there have been some more high-profile cock-ups in the past years.

I've heard the sync problem before on them... it can be pretty nasty.

What I kind of wonder about is...are there ever going to be new, better plane designs in the rough size class of the MD80/xx, the A300s, and the 737? I mean, more than light refreshes? It seems like now both Boeing and Airbus are talking a lot about gigantic flying casino boats now.... but the reality is that most of us spend most of our time flying in these smaller planes.

The Embraer E-190 is a close competitor and I think a couple US airlines are starting to fly those. They're bigger than a regional jet but a bit smaller than a 737. That's really about it though.

 

[Quad 2.5 G5 =)]

Actually, it's exceptionally good, although the planes are getting old and there have been some more high-profile cock-ups in the past years.

I've heard the sync problem before on them... it can be pretty nasty.

What I kind of wonder about is...are there ever going to be new, better plane designs in the rough size class of the MD80/xx, the A300s, and the 737? I mean, more than light refreshes? It seems like now both Boeing and Airbus are talking a lot about gigantic flying casino boats now.... but the reality is that most of us spend most of our time flying in these smaller planes.

I do not like the bigger jets (exception:767-300ER, A330-300) and I do not like the very small planes...My MBP does not fit on the tray tables..

I do like the MD-80, it is my favorite, especially in first class, and is silent up front, but I do like the Embraer 190-195, they are very comfortable too.
I will take those any day over a 777 or a A380. (especially an E190).

 

[mkrishnan]

I think now that I think about it, I have been on that Embraer before, and I was impressed also.

 

[yg17]

I do not like the bigger jets (exception:767-300ER, A330-300) and I do not like the very small planes...My MBP does not fit on the tray tables..

I do like the MD-80, it is my favorite, especially in first class, and is silent up front, but I do like the Embraer 190-195, they are very comfortable too.
I will take those any day over a 777 or a A380. (especially an E190).

What do you have against the bigger jets?

I wouldn't dare cross the pond on anything smaller than a 767. Some airlines are now doing transatlantic service on 757s, you couldn't pay me enough to get on that flight.

 

[Quad 2.5 G5 =)]

What do you have against the bigger jets?

I wouldn't dare cross the pond on anything smaller than a 767. Some airlines are now doing transatlantic service on 757s, you couldn't pay me enough to get on that flight.

The bigger jets are not "bad", it is just that I like more medium sized planes.
The 757 is a great jet to cross the pond on, if the service is good enough. Having a first class seat is good too.

 

[aethelbert]

The bigger jets are not "bad", it is just that I like more medium sized planes.
The 757 is a great jet to cross the pond on, if the service is good enough. Having a first class seat is good too.

Larger ceilings and storage compartments, quieter, etc... I'll take the 777 over 757 any day. Heck, fly in F or C and you basically get a huge storage bin to yourself.

 

[Kamera RAWr]

What do you have against the bigger jets?

I wouldn't dare cross the pond on anything smaller than a 767. Some airlines are now doing transatlantic service on 757s, you couldn't pay me enough to get on that flight.

Whats wrong with the 757? They're fine planes. I have flown them many times as IcelandAir operates a fleet of them. Now they have the upgraded interiors and its even better.

 

[aethelbert]

Whats wrong with the 757? They're fine planes. I have flown them many times as IcelandAir operates a fleet of them. Now they have the upgraded interiors and its even better.

There's nothing wrong with them, but when you can compare the cabin atmosphere of a 757 with a triple seven for a ten hour flight, I would be confused as to how the 777 could possibly lose. It's completely a matter of personal preference, though.

 

[yg17]

There's nothing wrong with them, but when you can compare the cabin atmosphere of a 757 with a triple seven for a ten hour flight, I would be confused as to how the 777 could possibly lose. It's completely a matter of personal preference, though.

What he said. The 757s just get cramped after awhile, while the widebodies offer more room to walk around.

Plus, if a 757 hits a strong enough headwind coming back to the US from Europe, you may be making an unscheduled fuel stop in Newfoundland.

 

[dmr727]

The Embraer E-190 is a close competitor and I think a couple US airlines are starting to fly those. They're bigger than a regional jet but a bit smaller than a 737. That's really about it though.

It's causing some labor issues, that's for sure! The airlines want to pay 190 drivers as if it's a regional jet, and the thing is practically the size of a small 737.

 

[Kamera RAWr]

There's nothing wrong with them, but when you can compare the cabin atmosphere of a 757 with a triple seven for a ten hour flight, I would be confused as to how the 777 could possibly lose. It's completely a matter of personal preference, though.

Fair enough as it is all down to personal preference. To be honest though I've never done a 10 hour flight on a 757. The longest was 6 hours and its not bad at all. Although on the old IcelandAir interior you didn't have AVOD which was the killer. At least with the upgraded interiors the seats seem a tad more comfortable and AVOD takes the edge off.

 

[Medium Skil]

Hopefully the MD-80 deathtraps are next.

This. Although like another forum member said, it won't happen soon seeing its like 90% of their fleet.