Why Can't BA do Retro Livery?
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Why Can't BA do Retro Livery?
Just saw this on DM and felt really nostalgic. I actually think it looks better than BA's current livery.
Are BA too lazy to make at least one plane in old school retro livery, or is Alex Cruz just a really boring person?
Are BA too lazy to make at least one plane in old school retro livery, or is Alex Cruz just a really boring person?
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It's too expensive to repaint planes - they don't have the money
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I dont think its a matter of whether BA can or cannot do a retro livery, rather it is probable they decided not to.
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Well look at the lack luster job they did on the Olympic 747 plane after Rio , BA simply don't care about special paint scheames now as it does not make them any more profit ..
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The media would have a field day.
Reminder of the times when BA was a decent airline etc etc.
But to answer the question its just a cost that can be cut/avoided.
Reminder of the times when BA was a decent airline etc etc.
But to answer the question its just a cost that can be cut/avoided.
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They did repaint the last 757 (G-CPET) in 2010 before it retired, not in Landor though but the one before
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I think a livery should remind passengers of the past, but also be relevant to the present.
As such, I kindly submit the below!
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As such, I kindly submit the below!
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BA won't voluntarily do a retro jet, because they are too cheap.
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And when you see cost cutting in the maintenance of the outside of the plane and the inside cleaning of the plane, you do wonder what else is being cut...
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