Originally Posted by
lightyear40
I assume the 787 will take over from the A340 which is far too expensive to run. 787 may also take over from long haul A320 routes that are not popular with the paying public.
The A340 fits a fair few more people onboard... and features the most premium seats of any of their aircraft. Furthermore, I could be mistaken, but I don't believe that it's "far too expensive" anymore, as when al Baker originally said that, he still had a lounge in it. They now feature 42 more economy seats and are presumably much more profitable...