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Old May 28, 2010, 5:27 am
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Originally Posted by WLGNZ
You know I can't help feeling NZ has missed a big opportunity here. Sure the 789's are late but could a 772ER not have reached IAH?
Of course a 777 can make it to Texas. But nobody wants to fly AKL-IAH. Remember when NZ flew AKL-HNL-DFW-LGW? CO is only making it work cos it's a small plane, with feed at both ends

Good analysis here:
http://crankyflier.com/2010/05/27/co...-exciting-one/
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