Originally Posted by
salut0
So then the A318 has the range to do SNN-ORD nonstop? (BOS is obviously possible, since it's already doing SNN-JFK.) Could it do SNN-LAX nonstop or is that a stretch?
SNN-ORD will be a stretch. SNN-LAX impossible at present on current BA equipment. I believe that the 318 can be fitted with additional centre tanks that would give it an additional 5 tons of fuel which equates to approx another 2.5 hours range which may bring it nearer to SNN-LAX but without knowing details of the aircraft performance I am not sure that it is viable, that is without going into any crew rest requirements etc.