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LXA350
I can see OS going all B787 very quickly and also the B772's disapearing within next 2 years or so.
For LX's future I am optimistic that they will receive as of 2025 A359's to replace the 5 A343's followed by WK replacing their A343's as well. Shoud LX require grow it's long haul fleet again following the withdrawal of 5 A333's I can see them receiving up to 5 more between 2026 -2029 after which they will start to replace their remaining 9 A333's. Who knows as of 2035 we will see A35X to replace the B77W's at LX
I think it might even be an option that LX A333s will be replaced earlier and moved to either LH, SN or *shiver* 4Y.
I too would see the A35X as an option for LX, more so before the pandemic than now. It would fit Lx's 8F layout and feature enough space to accommodate a healthy growth as well as the new Y+ without cannibalising C or Y in comparison to the A343s and A333s.
Ultimately I believe we might end up with a mix of A359s and A35X or even the rumoured A350-950 for Qantas project sunrise.
ZRH-SYD/AKL? One can dream...