Originally Posted by VH-Cheer Up
.......So if the non-LAME, non-pilot segment of the flying public can't even tell the difference between an old but refurbished, non-NG 737 and a brand-spanking new 737-800, whom are we kidding?..........VHCU
I would take just about any odds that 75%+ passengers have no idea what they are flying in. My experience with people is that if it carries more than 150 passengers it must be a 'jumbo' less than 100 'just dangerous' and in between 'I don't know'
Reality is the travelling public has very little idea and doesn't care as long as it is 'perceived' to be safe and that can mean anything.
I have been involved in aviation for nearly 40 years and my family has been around it as well as it is also my 'hobby' and THEY could not areally tell you which a/c is which.