Originally Posted by
YVR Cockroach
The 777 can do LON-SYD but not he other way around with a useful payload. The 340-500 can't in either direction.
We don't know firm numbers about the 787 yet but it is established that 777-300ER and -200LR are superior to the corresponding Airbus products in every important measure.
Fine, I am not comparing the aircraft which obviously all have their pluses and minuses, just criticizing the behaviour.
As to the 777 6-abreast Business class airlines, YES, but when they have both types, as often in the Middle East, they are the same which operate the A 340 in 5-abreast configuration... You can do a lot of things with cheap oil.