Originally Posted by
BarneyMcGrew
"We are delighted that British Airways, one of the world's leading airlines, has again chosen the Boeing 777 for its long-haul fleet," said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial Sales & Marketing for The Boeing Company. "This agreement is a testament to the enduring value of the 777, its superior range, outstanding efficiency and popularity among passengers.
surely it's more testament to the fact that BA are already a big B777 operator, and that Boeing had a few delivery slots left at relatively short notice, that they were happy to fill at an attractive price !