Originally Posted by
Jagboi
Yes, number of ULD's are the same, but the 744 can carry twice the weight of a 772. Makes the difference if your cargo is potato chips vs gold bars. That being said, I have no idea if long haul cargo only in AC's fleet makes economic sense. Maybe with cheap fuel?
Agree. It’s a combination of weight and volume. Since there would be no passenger onboard, all the weight capacity could be used for cargo and fuel. I have also heard that it is possible to carry certain types of cargo in the passenger cabin.
If the situation warrants, economical factors may not be a consideration.