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Old 29th Sep 2021, 14:03
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SpringHeeledJack
 
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Yes, somehow very sad that the 757 is fast disappearing from the passenger market for the enthusiasts at least. It's flight performance was/is pretty impressive, especially when light on take-off, a veritable rocket. As mentioned the longer sectors were cramped, I did a few 5hr jaunts in the -200, including over water and (at the time) the thought of only having one engine if there was an issue was discomforting. Business was fine, but as mentioned economy was 'tight' and strangely the -300 was even tighter, probably due to the blaggards stuffing more seats into the cabin. Most of the flights I did were of the 2-3hr length and in such sectors it was absolutely fine.
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