Luv2fly From United States of America, joined May 2003, 11957 posts, RR: 51 Reply 2, posted (9 years 10 months 5 hours ago) and read 3396 times:
I think Continental will have it, once the MD80's are gone. Also JetBlue for the most uniform fleet. AirTran will have a new fleet ONCE the DC9's are retired come October 2003
AA way to many fleet types and with in those types different configurations also. UA also way to many fleet types as well.
Modesto2 From United States of America, joined Jul 2000, 2629 posts, RR: 6 Reply 5, posted (9 years 10 months 5 hours ago) and read 3363 times:
A few years ago, I'd vote for Delta. With many twinjets and 727's, L-1011's and MD-11's, it was quite varied. I still like DL's fleet, but the recent retirement of the 727 (and TriStar a few years ago) is the unfortunate trend with all airlines. Fuel economy and efficiency are serious issues, but from a spotter's perspective, they signal the demise of some great aircraft!
Ual747 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 7, posted (9 years 10 months 4 hours ago) and read 3269 times:
UA: They have all the great boeings. 744, 772, 763/2, 752, 733/5, and once upon a time, the DC-10, L-1011, 727, DC-8. The only thing they lack was the MD-11.
Caribb From Canada, joined Nov 1999, 1627 posts, RR: 9 Reply 8, posted (9 years 10 months 4 hours ago) and read 3267 times:
I'd say Continental and Delta. They have a smaller number of aircraft types than some of their competitors. Their 737s, MD-80s, 757s, 767s and 777s basically cover their diversified networks well. American, United and Northwest seem to have more varied aircraft types and in some cases older fleets but with it comes a higher upkeep and more expense. Southwest too has the perfect 737 fleet for their route network as does Jetblue's A320s.
N670UW From United States of America, joined Jul 2003, 1595 posts, RR: 8 Reply 11, posted (9 years 10 months 4 hours ago) and read 3199 times:
Yes, US Airways has really rationalized the fleet over the last few years. Now, it's down to four main types (A32S, A330, 737, 757/767). Much more rational without the DC-9, 737-200, F-100, BAe 146, etc...
Positive rate From Australia, joined Sep 2001, 2143 posts, RR: 1 Reply 12, posted (9 years 10 months 4 hours ago) and read 3167 times:
I'd say American and United from a spotters point of view. I like airlines that operate a diverse range of aircraft types. Airlines like Southwest and Jetblue are a bit boring from a spotters point of view coz it's just the same thing over and over again.
Syncmaster From United States of America, joined Jul 2002, 1983 posts, RR: 14 Reply 13, posted (9 years 10 months 3 hours ago) and read 3107 times:
Personally I like Delta's or Continenetals because they are all Boeing (Yes, I know the MD-80/90/11's are McD's but I still consider them to be Boeing's.)
I would like United too, but I don't like the whole Boeing and Scarebus mix.
Emmett99 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 14, posted (9 years 10 months 3 hours ago) and read 3081 times:
I personally like Alaska. MD-80s, 737-400s, -700s, and the most gorgeous plane to come out lately the 737-900. For diversity of photo opps, I think I would go with AA.
Usairwys757 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 15, posted (9 years 10 months 2 hours ago) and read 3050 times:
Ill go will US Airways. They have a great fleet. (A319, A320, A330, 737, 757, 767, etc...) But im not just being prejudice towards US because they are my fav airline. CO gives them a pretty good run for there money though.
Sean-SAN- From United States of America, joined Aug 2002, 752 posts, RR: 1 Reply 16, posted (9 years 10 months 2 hours ago) and read 3040 times:
Obviously Continental, in terms of flexibility, age, and cost savings. Although they've paid dearly (in loans), the 737/757/767/777 offers a huge fuel/crew/maintenance savings. The 757 and 767 share the same type certs for pilot crews, so pilots can be switched between 67's and 57's whenever needed, offering increased flexibility. The 764's and 762's allow CO to switch planes to markets with alternating/seasonal demand without worrying about crew and maintenance headaches. The 777's are perfect for Asian and high demand Euro routes.
Any airline, ESPECICALLY American would love to have CO's fleet right now.
(BTW, I realize some MD80's are still around, but not many, and they'll be gone soon..)
Dsuairptman From United States of America, joined Jul 2003, 807 posts, RR: 0 Reply 20, posted (9 years 10 months 2 hours ago) and read 2965 times:
There old, there verneable, but I like NWA fleet of DC9s and there more modern A320/19s and 757s. Good stuff. I don't think being older means that NWA pays any more in upkeep for their nines than other airlines pay for newer types. Love the new scheme. GO NWA GO!
USAir330 From United States of America, joined Mar 2002, 787 posts, RR: 1 Reply 21, posted (9 years 10 months 2 hours ago) and read 2924 times:
I say the US Airways fleet is one of the best....Crew training prolly isn't as expensive for them either...
Mainline Fleet (Current)
A319/A320/A321.......Pilot's can fly all types
A330-300................A pilot can fly this type coming from the A32X with little training.
737-300-400............Pilot's can fly both types
757-200/767-200......Pilot's can fly both types
Mainline Fleet (Future) *2006*
A319/A320/A321.......Pilot's can fly all types
A330-200/A330-300..Pilot's can fly both types
This is going to save US Airways some money! Crew training is going to be cheaper and so is maintenance.
ERJ135 From Australia, joined Nov 2000, 670 posts, RR: 1 Reply 22, posted (9 years 10 months 2 hours ago) and read 2913 times:
The most economical fleets will be the single type operations like Southwest with nothing but 737's and Jet Blue with nothing but A320's, but I'll stick with the regional revolution and go with Express Jet and their ERJ fleet.
Dsuairptman From United States of America, joined Jul 2003, 807 posts, RR: 0 Reply 23, posted (9 years 10 months 2 hours ago) and read 2908 times:
USair:
Does US Airways plan to aquire the A318? It seems it would make a good fit and give US more flexibility in the 100 seat market.
Plus it has same crew requirements as the rest of the A320 family.
Chicago757 From United States of America, joined May 2003, 374 posts, RR: 1 Reply 24, posted (9 years 10 months 1 hour ago) and read 2878 times:
I would have to say United.
737
747
757
767
777
A320
A319
And unfortunately the retired.....
727
DC10
L1011
DC8
However..........they need to return to their 80s-90s paint scheme...the new one is boring and depressing..ANYONE AGREE WITH ME?? JUST SAY YES CHICAGO757!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go White Sox!!!!
25 TZSFO: I like ATA's fleet (of course).... 738 w/winglets 752 753 L1011 L1011-500 I do miss the TZ727s though......... TZ
26 Stefandotde: I only can talk about the intl. airlines: 1st: UNITED 2nd: AMERICAN
27 Rlwynn: Alaska, Delta, Continental, Southwest I would say have the best US fleets. However Delta and Continental do have too many Regional Jets. NW and Fronti
28 Critter: From a survivability standpoint! Simplified Fleet plans. 1. Airtran B717, B737NG 2. Southwest B737NG, B737C 3. JetBlue A320 Is it any wonder that the
29 N670UW: Is it any wonder that the Giants such as United, American, USairways, Delta, etc. are struggling? The fleet diversity costs MONEY! Yes, but airlines l
30 737doctor: I know you spotters hate it, but I'm glad that we (Southwest) only fly 737's. It makes it so much easier from a maintenance standpoint. Aircraft are s
31 Cdfmxtech: Aircraft are so complex, it's hard to learn all the various systems of different aircraft. C'mon, that's the challenge!
32 SRD737NG: CO!! You can't beat a fleet of new Boeing airplanes! (in this proud Americans opinion) New guppy's all the way up to the beautiful 777......
33 Pe@rson: I also choose Southwest, because its "fleet is ideally tailored to its service, efficient, reliable, and conducive to profitable operation." Any idea
34 SwissINTLA340: United--Fairly new fleet compared to some other U.S. airlines
35 Richierich: To Chicago757, I happen to like the current UA livery, even if it is a little boring (I prefer "conservative"). Perhaps it needs a tweak or two, but I
36 UPSfueler: NORTHWEST!, i LIKE ALL THE OLDER dc9S AND THE dc10S.
37 Jetdeltamsy: i work for delta. but continental definitely has the best fleet. commonality/young/
38 Na: Best in what? For me only NWA and UA come to my mind, all others have boring fleets.
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