Originally Posted by parnel
Why not? AA did that several years ago. And its only a trial. Multiply 24K per annum times 305 aircraft and it becomes real money if it does save as they think it will.
Hmm, how about spending a whack of cash on a whole new livery just over a year ago as part of their ballyhooed "rebranding". It was a well know fact a year ago not painting planes saved fuel. But then of course we agree to disagree on AC's branding acumen. Then, as already pointed out, some of the planes are already repainted or delivered in the new livery and some new aircraft coming will not be able to go with the bare metal look. AC's already has a dog's breakfast of interiors, I guess they're shooting for that with exteriors as well.
Whay not just implement a weight surcharge if they're so concerned about it?