Yes, I would certainly fly this plane if it is more beneficial (either financially or comfort-wise) than the smaller jets.
I am not concerned in the least about dying in a plane crash. If my time has come, I'll die either way, be it by planecrash or by cancer. Might as well enjoy the trip
That two hour wait does sound unpleasant though... I'm surprized they never use multiple exits. Then again, airlines do lots of silly things...