Willie [Walsh] doesn't want to fly on non-stop flights to Australia
Jun 7, 2018, 4:27 am
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Jun 7, 2018, 4:28 am
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BTW, shouldn't the title be :
"Willie [Walsh] doesn't want to fly on a BA non-stop flight to Australia" ?
And who could blame him, eh ?
"Willie [Walsh] doesn't want to fly on a BA non-stop flight to Australia" ?
And who could blame him, eh ?
Jun 7, 2018, 5:48 am
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On the topic I suspect BA’s market share is going to slowly erode with the introduction of non stop ultra long hauls. Especially on airlines who have far superior J and F cabins, and Y cabins that feed you and have legroom and good IFE. It’s just a matter of time.
Jun 7, 2018, 5:58 am
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It's a bit like all the money that gets wasted exploring the universe. The need is for speed, not a big telescope.
Jun 7, 2018, 6:02 am
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Jun 7, 2018, 6:19 am
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I suspect that many ultra long hauls won't be around for long.
Jun 7, 2018, 6:29 am
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Qantas were also recently discussing removing windows from planes so they could fly faster. I can't help thinking these ideas have come from a position of wanting to break new ground with ultra long haul.
I side with WW at the moment, I think BA would do better opening up new stopping services to AUS. Cargo and Passenger demand will shoot up if this free-trade deal goes ahead post-Brexit.
I side with WW at the moment, I think BA would do better opening up new stopping services to AUS. Cargo and Passenger demand will shoot up if this free-trade deal goes ahead post-Brexit.
Jun 7, 2018, 6:33 am
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His"space" flights are finally beginning in three months time though...
Jun 7, 2018, 7:53 am
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If there are enough J passengers around willing to pay the premium to fly non stop then BA will eventually do it.Whether the quoted 20% premium is anywhere near enough to make it worth BA's while is another question.
After eight hours on an aircraft even in J I just want off.
After eight hours on an aircraft even in J I just want off.
Jun 7, 2018, 9:20 am
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Jun 7, 2018, 9:38 am
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Well, I’ve managed fine on a 12h sector (LGW-CPT) ... and certainly felt a lot better at the end of it than some of our ‘creatve routings’. After Tuesday’s DUB-PHL-PHX (12 hours airborne) I felt totally knackered!
No idea how I would react to 20h + on a direct flight, and unlikely to ever discover either ... very TP-inefficient!!
No idea how I would react to 20h + on a direct flight, and unlikely to ever discover either ... very TP-inefficient!!
Jun 7, 2018, 9:48 am
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I find it's a much easier journey taking a break for a night each way somewhere in the Far East (depending on carrier and route). I certainly wouldn't want to try it nonstop, even in J/F. I'd hate to think how bad it must be further back.
Jun 7, 2018, 10:57 am
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signol
Jun 7, 2018, 11:40 am
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We need that feeling of exploration and discovery to set our minds and imaginations free, the 13 billion dollar cost of the latest American aircraft carrier would pay for all of these things with only a few dollars over probably but think of the knowledge we would gain
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