Originally Posted by
CMK10
From what I understand, the subsidies the pharma companies were giving the route have long since tried up. The 777 is being used while the usual 767-300s that fly the route are being retrofitted with the new AA Business seat
I think the AA one still exists. There are many FT references that Research Triangle Regional Partnership guarantee's x seats per flight. But, because the agreement is confidential, no one knows for sure.
As for the airplane type, the 777 has made numerous appearances during the summer months. (That does not discount the 767-300 retrofit or being returned to this route in the fall.)