# How many spare planes do airlines have?

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**Created:** [February 6, 2016, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-spare-planes-do-airlines-have/745364 "2016-02-06T22:46:18Z")\
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> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#):
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> For short hauls, you also have to consider environmental factors: [Aloha Airlines Flight 243 - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloha_Airlines_Flight_243)

Ah yes, the 737 Cabriolet.

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