Originally Posted by
DYKWIA
I believe the cargo issue comes into play when considering the B777.
On the MAN-DXB route, the passenger numbers couldn't justify 2xB77W's at first, but the extra cargo capacity made it worth it.
The passenger loads have increased to the point where they are considering a 3rd daily.
The demand has pushed the lowest price of a MAN-DXB return to well over £500!
Cheers,
Rick
The cargo credentials of the B777 are a major advantage over the Airbus widebodies. To fully exploit this, the stretched B77W fits the bill & EK are a fantastically large operator of this type - some 50 more on order? However, at the moment, I beleive this type is currently stretched due to the A380 delays. However, since the whalebus is due to arrive later this year, B77Ws should be freed up & the capacity come cascading down.
MAN for 3rd daily? Overnight ex-DXB & morning return, copying the LHR/LGW schedules? I have to say, the prices return to Dubai from MAN/GLA are so ridiculous, that it's cheaper to fly to India with Emirates than to DXB!