Originally Posted by
Jumbodriver
The Short haul 767s are either 1989/90 or 1998 so some arent that old yet!
The problem with DME is that the J loads are so high that no LH aircraft has the seats, and the Russians wont allow additional frequencies. However its virutally impossible to justify the retention of 2 767s in short haul with all the crewing and engineering expense for 1 route.
I cant see the 757 doing DME, BA wont want it anywhere but T5.
Jumbo, Your first statement fills me with joy. I have been around BA since 1988 so to read that 1989 is not that old is a delight!!
I am sure that they are not that old - but it is still 20 years and technology and fuel efficiency have moved on since then. Your last sentence confuses me - I thought that the 757 was not at T5? Can you or anyone else confirm please?