One reason for the apparently poor runway performance of the 738 is that Ryanair's aircraft (some, all, ? I don't know) are only rated at 24200 lbs take off thrust. Other UK operators use 27,300lbs rated engines. That would make a significant difference to payload/range capabilities off limiting runways.
Maybe there are some 738 operators reading this who could comment in more detail.
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