Originally Posted by
destere
I could see Gatwick LH going all 787 in the future, as they can maintain the single aircraft type as they currently do but have aircraft in 3 sizes. The -10 would match the current 777-200 and the -9 and -8 could allow for more niche routes.
Good point, so although a 747 might be 'replaced' by a 787 in reality the 787 would go to Gatters with a 777 moving back to Heathrow to do what the 747 was doing.
I think it's clear the 787 is part of a large refresh of the fleet of which the 747s are some of the first to go, it doesn't mean the end result will be less seats, it should be more seats and more destinations with a more flexible fleet.