Just been having a discussion with a fellow poster about Delta's revival of their ATL-EDI service for Summer 08, using B757s
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I guess that, at 8hrs 50mins scheduled block time, this will be one of the longest B757 routes anywhere. Doing some research, their B757s are expected to be the ex AAL/TWA machines, fitted with winglets, and I believe running PW2037s.
My questions are, as SLF, to anyone who might know:
1. Why has the RR powered 757 outsold the P&W version, if the P&W engine gives slightly better range,
2. Have the Delta machines been modified in any other way to get more performance, e.g. additional tanks, further reduced seating, etc?