Originally Posted by
SHT88T
If BA really want the extra slots there are plenty of ex-TCX pilots, crew and relatively new (3-5 years old) A321’s up for grabs right now. The 4x ex-MON A321’s that ended up with TCX are relatively new and are IAE engines like the rest of BA fleet. Granted the majority of the aircraft are different engines and interiors might be problematic but for the short term, if they want to secure the slots and they can put bums on seats its a short term win?
BA do have one aircraft with CFM engines - the A318 at LCY. Within IAG Iberia, Vueling, Level and Aer Lingus have hundreds of A320/1 with CFM engines. I don't think CFM engines would hold BA back if they need the aircraft to keep their slots alive. Sounds like crewing the aircraft would be bigger issue.