200 people out and in through a single door on United should take the same amount of time that Southwest can turn the entire plane. 757s also require the port engine to be completely wound down before a jet bridge can approach the L2 door. That's another few (crucial) minutes. Matthew On Friday, November 22, 2002, at 01:26 PM, RT Simpson wrote: > In a message dated 11/21/02 9:32:50 PM US Mountain Standard Time, > mamula@oz.net writes: > > >> I've always wondered about using the 757 in a low cost operation. > > > This will be a first domestically. One of the reasons the B737 has > proven so > crucial to Southwest's success is the aircraft can be turned around > rather > quickly. I don't think Delta will find that the case with the B757. > > RT Simpson > Phoenix > >> >>