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Old Nov 19, 2015 | 7:42 pm
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Originally Posted by Ahmed777
When I flew to IAD in September the plane was mostly empty! In Y every passenger had at least 3 seats to them self. Doubt an A380 would be feasible (at lest not at that time of the year anyway).
Agree
I think WAS is a loss for EK but it is a high profile market they will not leave
It is the same story to Asia on many routes they fly half empty planes.
I certainly prefer EK for the planes compared to EY which is slightly better than F on US carriers.

EK decided to go with large planes only and avoid smaller cities and planes
EY has almost 50% of the seats to India now with 9W
EK loses money on IAD with 777, while EY now flies a 787 on a thin route
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