The 727 Series 200 had three Pratt & Whitney JT8D turbofan engines and could carry as many passengers—189—as the 707.
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The Boeing 727 Whisper Jet became a workhorse in the passenger industry after it entered service for Eastern in 1964. Its nickname came from its three quiet engines, which offered high-powered performance. It held 138 seats and cruised at 605 miles per hour.
Whilst it's rare to see a 727 in the air these days, there are still some rare flying examples operating in unique roles. Let's take a look at the background and outlook for the iconic Boeing trijet.
The Boeing 727, once a popular passenger aircraft, is now mostly used by cargo carriers and military air forces around the world. Only five 727s currently remain for passenger service, with two owned by the Mexican Guardia National.
The only airlines I can think of off hand that flew regularily scheduled B727 trans-Atlantic flights are Wardair and Sterling. But there is no way these aircraft could have, (nor did) fly across the Atlantic non-stop. That would be the kicker for your Mom. If it was non-stop, then it was not a B727.