American Airlines to purchase 35 737-800s

American Airlines has decided to exercise purchase options for 35 Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft.  The options were included as part of a previous order for 84 737 aircraft that began arriving back in 2009.  American plans on using the 737 aircraft to replace its archaic fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-80 aircraft, which are about 35% less fuel efficient compared to a 737-800.  They hope to achieve a total fleet of 195 737-800 aircraft by the end of 2012.  I've tended to avoid flying American on domestic flights because they mostly fly these old MD-80's with its crappy interiors and cramped seats.  But with these new 737-800s coming into service, I would be more willing to make the switch back to American.

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