As long as Boeing can keep the operating costs in line (and therefore ticket prices), both the airlines and air travel customers will flock to this aircraft.
Most people consider their time to be valuable, and as long as there's only a modest price difference (if any) then they will chose to fly this aircraft. Time savings will come from both shorter flying times and quicker entry and exits from non-hub airports. Additionally, point-to-point flying always saves time by putting you that much closer to your final destination.
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Safe flying to you...
[This message has been edited by Flight Safety (edited 20 April 2001).]