ITCZ...
I think you are trying to say that a 146-100 is cheaper to land than a 717? If that is what you are saying then is it still cheaper when you have to fly the 146-100 on the route 6-7 times to carry the same amount of people as a 717 3-4 times?
Anyway you are right about this topic!
cunninglinguist...
I was saying that pax do notice the shorter flight times. That's all. I am yet to see a celebration and parade on arrival! I was referring mainly to when the routes first changed to 717s.
About that wind stuff you were talking about (150KAS???). I don't know. I just do the coffee.