B77W and A380 watch: second-hand frames
Mar 6, 2016, 3:13 pm
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True, but are there enough right routes to warrant an expansion of the fleet to, say, ~20 aircraft? I am of the belief an enlarged A380 with newer engines would sell more than the A380, however, Airbus has not even announced such a version.
Mar 6, 2016, 3:23 pm
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The main reason why EK can make A380s work is that their base at DXB is at the centre of the traffic routes unlike BA, which based at LHR, is at the end of a route. EK can make more efficient use of their aircraft and crew because of their geographic location.
Mar 6, 2016, 3:27 pm
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I disagree. The amount of Mexico/USA/Canada-South Africa/India/middle east connections show that BA does have a prime route network position. It's just BA is usually one of the more expensive options even in Y.
Mar 6, 2016, 3:32 pm
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Fair enough, I cannot argue with anyone with respect to Y pricing as I never fly in Y. In J and F, I find them competitive on any direct routing I am interested in.
Mar 6, 2016, 4:46 pm
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I am not. Was trying to find business for wife who insist on wanting to visit TBS. BA price? Over $5,500. Turkish Airlines? $3,163.
Mar 6, 2016, 6:47 pm
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Mar 6, 2016, 6:58 pm
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Mar 6, 2016, 7:19 pm
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Interesting, never thought about it that way, but I'd think frequent LARGE planes which move more people, more efficiently would be productive. So what you're saying is maybe the 787s would make more sense there? But I guess that's OT, sorry...
Mar 6, 2016, 7:42 pm
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Mar 6, 2016, 8:04 pm
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Mar 6, 2016, 8:07 pm
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