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20th Mar 2021, 02:35

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I wonder why for a flight under 1,300 nm and duration about 2hr 45min, departing before dawn, elevation 3,600ft on a recent 737-800, they needed to leave 85 pieces of luggage behind due to weight issues. Aircraft seems more capable than that.

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