Originally Posted by
13900
Or... larger galleys, considering that 180Y and a full load of bags will bring the plane close to MTOW in certain cases, with forced reductions in seat occupancy.
Is this really an issue? Wizz manages just fine - and with a significantly longer average sector length - and BA's AMM/BEY ex-BMED flights have a higher weight from the fittings and cargo and don't suffer. Well, it could become an issue if BA try to cut back on costs by declaring a lower MTOW again (as they did on some of the A319s...), but that's solved through paperwork!
Originally Posted by
Betteronacamel
Here's a thought - if this happens they could perhaps install proper 2x2 seating. Like AA domestic F.
Won't the removal of Duty Free reduce the earnings of crew who, as I understand it, were paid commission on sales?
It'll be capped 'up to', not 'at'... they will want to keep the flexibility to have more Y when required.
And yes, it probably will.
Originally Posted by
Frequentflyer99
Odd thing to do just as we are leaving the EU and (presumably) duty free shopping will return for UK - EU flights.
Companies are still hoping for a 'best case' Brexit (despite our government's apparent best efforts to move away from one!), which will mean staying in a Customs union.