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When an old freighter crashes no one really cares. If a passenger airline crashes an older airplane then they are criticized for flying old airplanes. American's bankruptcy mentions the "gas guzzling" MD-80 fleet that has been helping to drain away American's hopes of profitability, an example of negative press regarding old fleets. But yeah, the cost/profit margins are much tighter in the passenger business. As stated above, people think little to nothing to ship a box halfway around the world but will nickel and dime an airline when they shop for tickets.
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