ATR about 8 million less to procure. Far lower fuel burn. Slower, yet over a short leg, it's not an issue.
Operators word wide now prefer ATR.
And to the 6'4 silly billy who just can't get comfy in the ATR, but is really comfy in a dash, shags, at 6'3 I find it hard to get comfy in an emirates 380 business seat.
I think
VB are here to stay in the QLD regional market, the qf gouge is over I hope.
I forgive u all