Hey, I never said the Strategic plan would work, just that the A320 was a better aircraft for the route than the E170.
I agree with you when you state the 737 300 is a better costed choice than the A320 for the present capacity of 70 odd passengers and freight carried.
Bit like buying a BMW when really you can only afford the payments on a Hyundai. Someone ends up getting burnt.
Maybe Strategic has grater plans for that part of the Pacific?