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It looks like NW has successfully flown the 757-200 from DTW-FRA. At least we now know it has the legs to do IND-AMS since there is a 10 mile difference in the routes. Will the DTW-FRA/DUS routes be seasonal on the 757?

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FRA-DTW was successful as well.

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The first aircraft that will be making the trip (either DTW-FRA or BDL-AMS) was sitting outside of the AAR complex last night - all done and ready to go I would bet!

AAR's ramp is pretty crowded at night (I was flying in and saw a number of Republic EMB, a FX 727, the above mentioned NW 757-200OW and a NW 757-300 that has been there for more than a week).

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How's the mileage from IND-CUN on a 319 work out? I was at the airport for 2.5 hours on Saturday, and every airplane landed on 23L except for the Frontier 319 from CUN. It landed on 32 and I didn't know if this was to save extra fuel or to save time since the plane exits the runway at the International Arrivals Building.

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I believe NW runs an A320 on that route.

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I know, but Frontier runs a 319.