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Info Please.
What is the AS (Horizen) a/c breakdown ????
Thank you !!
NH/BB's
What is the AS (Horizen) a/c breakdown ????
Thank you !!
NH/BB's
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It isn't hard to find.
http://www.alaskaair.com/www2/company/Fleet/Fleet.asp
739: 12
738: 2
73G: 22
734: 40
732: 7
M80: 26
CR7: 19
DH8: 18
DH4: 28
Those MD-80's have been around a while. I flew on one last week and it seemed in good shape. What's the average age.
It isn't hard to find.
http://www.alaskaair.com/www2/company/Fleet/Fleet.asp
739: 12
738: 2
73G: 22
734: 40
732: 7
M80: 26
CR7: 19
DH8: 18
DH4: 28
It is interesting to note that AS/Horizon is the only US operator of the DH4 and they seem very pleased with it. Can anyone tell me if they left the noise cancelling system operational or did they disable it like US did on the three DH8-Q200's they have?
I think the DH4 would be very successful at US East..kind of like "Try it you'll like it". I think the operating economics are well suited for the east.
Any comments?
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Would someone compare the 739 + 73G to the 738, in terms of capacity and range ??
And perhaps "ideal" routes for the "9" + "G".
Many thanx,
NH/BB's
Maybe by 2007 i heard Alaska will cut 26 MD-80'sIt isn't hard to find.
http://www.alaskaair.com/www2/company/Fleet/Fleet.asp
739: 12
738: 2
73G: 22
734: 40
732: 7
M80: 26
CR7: 19
DH8: 18
DH4: 28
The AS 738 has 16F/144Y with the "new" slimline seating. I have only flown it in First; I have heard from FA's that Y is like a "sardine can". AS acquired the 738's for the longest routes (e.g. SEA-MCO) because the 739 was having range issues.
I believe that the 739 is 16F/156Y and is used primarily for transcons, but is sometimes weight restricted for the longer routes.
Finally, the 73G has 12F/112Y with the slimline seating. It is not bad and is used for shorter transcons (SEA-BOS/EWR/IAD, e.g.). But 5 hours on a 73G can be nerve-wracking.
On the whole, AS is trying to tailor their fleet to their routes, which is a great idea for the long term survival of AS.