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Old Oct 5, 2011, 8:00 pm
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Originally Posted by EmailKid
Only if they want to start with a daily service

But why would they want to start flying these birds domestically? Can't figure out why ANA did that, but they had the first two birds delivered in a domestic configuration
Airlines don't start longhaul service with a brand new aircraft of a brand new type immediately after receipt f their first aircraft. They break it in over time and let numerous crews have the experience of working on and with it.
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