Originally Posted by
brunos
I understand the logic, but there are many other factors to take into account for longhaul planes.
BA has not been in this position for a very long time, but I see what other airlines are doing and they find some adhoc solutions. Typically they prefer to get their LH birds and pax back as soon as possible. Voluntarily stranding a plane, crew and pax incurs heavy costs.
If BA tries to bring them back and aircraft are forced to divert as in the IT meltdown the problems will only be compounded. BA were calling for volunteers to sort that mess out. They wont get any this time.