take off, Ryanair smaller planes
I would have always agreed on theory that Ryanairs business model did not lend itself to more than one type of aircraft. In fact everyone on here would say this too. However, If we consider Southwest they have more than 1 variant of the 737.
This makes perfect sense. Routes like Blackpool/Stansted and a few more could be viable with a smaller aircraft. I mean there are many markets that dont suit a 738.
The 737 variants have crew commonality so no need to retrain or have separate crews. I realise that they dont have flexibility to substitute one with a 737. But the main theory behind having one type is crew type rating and leverage with supplier on price when buying one type and spares etc.
The model that Ryanair have has been changed over the years and nothing would surpirse me. For eg they are now talking about Primary airports. Buying a handful of 737-700s or 737-500s shouldnt be a big issue at all. What does anyone else think?