United Airlines retires its last 737

[straitman]

United Airlines retires its last 737.

While the retirement of the 737 marks the end of an era at United, it also underscores a fundamental change underway in the industry.

At United, the fuel crunch led to a decision last year to retire its older, less-fuel-efficient 737s at a time fuel costs had soared to record levels.
It also resulted in cutting 94 aircraft from United's fleet at a time the global economy was swooning and big U.S. airlines were forced to downsize — both in the number of seats they were making available and in personnel — to cut costs.

 

[clifford]

United Airlines retires its last 737.

Perhaps Qantas should do the same with its 737-400's.

 

[NYCguy]

Perhaps Qantas should do the same with its 737-400's[?]

Yes. Yes, it should.

 

[straitman]

Perhaps Qantas should do the same with its 737-400's.

It is working toward that aim.