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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 4:27 pm
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Originally Posted by AmD950
Does that mean Y seats wont gain any margins for CX?
If this is so, why dont they just make some premium class only configurations like HX/UO ?
On most full service airlines, Y makes no money. Same with F. J is what drives profits.

Premium only configurations struggle as you can't fit out a 777 in J only and fill it a few times a day. And if you try this with a small aircraft e.g. 737 or A320, unit costs are much higher + they don't have the range for long distance flights. So successful full service airlines use Y to absorb costs and J to earn a profit.
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