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Old Mar 19, 2025 | 5:00 pm
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Originally Posted by PLeblond
Most larger private jets are basically the size of a CRJ. G5s and Global Express. Personally, I'd rather be in a 777 in J (or F) for longer flights than a private plane the size of a CRJ. Those in private 737s (and bigger) are in another league. Even then, the G5s GX7s are costing around $10k per hour to fly... still a lot more than commercial F even at $25k for a 7 hour flight.

That being said, I highly doubt those travelling in F on TATL are mostly leisure travellers. Yes, a few Yolo or points flyers are occasionally there, but the vast majority fo peole flying 'real' Long haul F are on someone else's dime, or deductible expense.

Either way... back to OP's question. No. No need to expand cabins. If demand goes up... raise prices.
ummm....

There are not many businesses paying for J these days. F hasn't been paid for by the overwhelming majority of companies since the 1970s.

I'd be very surprised if the majority of F travelers are OPM travelers
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