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In fact, the MD88 can operate profitability, especially on flights under 1,000 NM.
Relative fuel efficiency, or lack thereof, is insignificant when weighed against the fact that the majority of the fleet is paid-off in full and the other 40% leased at basement rates. Factor in economies-of-scale and A+ internal support infrastructure and expertise, and suddenly it becomes a little more clear.
Last edited by 732Red; 5th Apr 2013 at 03:57.