Condor introduced the Boeing 757-300 into commercial service in 1999.
The 757-300 is the longest version of Boeing's 757 family. It was developed by stretching the 757-200 fuselage, allowing the aircraft to carry more passengers while retaining the family's narrow-body layout and efficient twin-engine design.
German leisure airline Condor received the first 757-300 and began operating it in 1999. The aircraft was particularly suited to high-density holiday routes, where its additional seats could improve the economics of flights between Europe and vacation destinations.
The 757-300 is not simply a larger 737, although both are narrow-body Boeing aircraft. The 757 family has a wider cabin, a higher flight deck, and greater range than most contemporary 737 versions. The 757-300 had relatively limited sales compared with the 757-200, but it remained valuable for airlines needing high capacity without a wide-body aircraft.