Airtours Fleet Replacement with Boeings - Opinions from pilots?

[LAVDUMPER]

Just read that Airtours may replace its Airbus (not sure whether that includes the A330s) and 757/767 fleet with brand-new 737-800s and the 767-400. Questions for Airtours pilots (or anyone else interested):

1. Will A320 pilots be upset about a transfer to the 737-800? I understand A320 pilots tend to like the ergonomics inherent in that fleet.

2. Would the A330 fleet be replaced as well?

3. What are your impressions of the 737-800 - even if you haven't flown it? Would you look forward to flying it?


Personally, I'm envious. I'd love to fly new Boeings for Airtours.

Cheers

[This message has been edited by LAVDUMPER (edited 22 February 2001).]

[bat.man]

As an AIH Airbus pilot, my hope is a fleet change to B737.

This would put an end to mixed fleet flying which should have been every pilots dream but has turned out to be a nightmare - 0500 reports for shorthaul followed by US/Caribbean bullets (18 hours rest downroute) returning sector in to a non home base airfield - is just one of the rostering practises we have to endure.