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Old Mar 27, 2020 | 4:05 am
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Originally Posted by alexwuk
Given the volumes of passengers seemingly stranded downroute and the significant availability fo airframes and crew, why wouldn't BA upgauge BA15/16 to A380 (via anywhere that will let them refuel - potentially DRW as the easiest by not needing a third country's approval) and fly the extra cabin+cockpit crew as passengers in F/CW on their "dead" legs?
I don't think it's that's simple. BA would need to apply to the regulator in Australia to operate a different aircraft type into Australia.
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