I understand why PE does not work for short haul, but it seems like the sweet spot for the 789 is long thin routes and routes like ATL, DFW, ORD, JFK, SJC would be ideal. Additionally, wasn't there some blow back when BR shifted VIE to the 789 with no PE?
Also, the OEW of the 789 is 86K lbs less than the 77W with respect to landing fees. Is the yield pressure a function of the other daytime TPAC JFK departures? I guess I didn't appreciate the competitive moat JL and NH have built with their longstanding NRT flights.
Originally Posted by
hayzel7773
North American route and freq. expansion has been suspended til 4Q2019 and BR has already expressed they have no desire to return to the daytime TPE-JFK flight because of high yield pressure and higher landing fees.
Originally Posted by
coolfish1103
789 may be too small to operate this route. I don't see BR wanting to go 2 daily at JFK if they cite high landing fees as a problem.