Originally Posted by
star_world
This:
From what I can see the loads are actually very carefully managed, at least on the EWR routes. Not even close to packing in anything. With well managed loads, on routes to Western Europe this aircraft simply does have the range.
First, I was referring to the IAD diversions.
Second, there are still plenty of diversions to EWR, so your assertions appears to be incorrect, unless, of course, you agree that making diversions because of overweight is consistent with "very carefully managed" routes.