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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 5:01 pm
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Originally Posted by alex0683de
Most of the distances involved in the EK route network are pretty long, which makes it impractical to have a smaller, short-haul fleet. Besides, in the Middle East there is a high demand for premium classes, including F, which means that you need to have them available even on shorter routes.

True, true. EK even sells some of its JY configured planes as FY on routes to Saudi Arabia.
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