I wont in any event start the turbo prop/jet debate again....... its too boring.
It isn't even a debate. The only people who like the Dash are those who are eternally grateful to have a job at all. Yes, it will go into Europe, but through all the weather, not over it. What fun, banging your way through Cb alley on the way to Bergamo! And then there is the noise... and the vibration... the tiny, cramped cabin... useless lockers... yeah, wonderful. And it's fragile... even the barbie is better!
Is there anybody out there in PPRuNe-land who has gone from a jet to the Q400, and enjoyed the experience? Put your hand up now!
PS is Capt Scrooge the silver-haired ex-Nimrod driver, or the ex-Lightning driver?