IB is nowhere close to dumping orders for the A340-600, they just confirmed the order count to Airbus today. The firm vs. options changed (market conditions) but the order WAS confirmed.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...irbus_iberia_1

Also on the PTV's it's ALOT cheaper to add these prior to interior fit out than adding them later or sacrificing the product compared to CX/SQ/BA.

Remember AC has competitors... Sacrificing the product is great for the short term but horrendous a year down the road.

Adding PTV's or other in cabin eqiupment isn't going to alter the overall cash state of AC on leased aircraft.

[This message has been edited by NickP 1K (edited 04-02-2003).]