Originally Posted by
corporate-wage-slave
As for BA's popularity, current loadings are a bit of a mystery compared to the 13/30/40 obviously better rated airlines available to passengers. I'm also having a few troubles getting a seat to some short and longhaul services, I've now got myself waitlisted on 5 separate trips, when even 2 would be unusual. I've been told that for one of them I'm unlikely to make the grade too, and that doesn't happen often.
So first take a busy time of year, and then remove a chunk of the fleet due to engine issues.
Hardly a surprise is it? I could probably make Air Zimbabwe look popular if I did that to the supply/demand equation.