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Old 25th Jan 2005, 15:59
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brabazon
 
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Nakata77 - you ask for the safety record of the Dash8 - I wonder what you think that will tell you?

The fact that one type may have been involved in more accidents that another does not imply there is a safety issue with it since accidents can be caused by many things. If you don't like turboprops then that is your view you then have to decide if you can fly an alternative routing with a jet. However, you should be aware that turboprops are cheaper to operate than jets of a similar size - due to lower fuel burn, lower weights and therefore lower landing and navigation fees, lower crew costs etc etc - so just because you don't like turboprops is not a good reason for an airline to put on a jet.
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