Originally Posted by
Brisbane Road
This is what came to my mind as well. Seems very odd to be running two very similar long haul aircraft with a pretty high fleet count for both. Not an expert but I believe there aren’t that many other carriers that do this for obvious reasons.
Doesn't it offer some protection against unforeseen problems, like the 787 RR engine issue. Also, I assume it gives you an in with both Airbus and Boeing for future orders, with both thinking they can expand either way, thus increasing BA purchase price leverage?