BA predictions for 2019
Jan 14, 19, 8:22 am
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I thought that the previous chance at second hand A380s was ruled out. Wasnt one issue that older A380s had launch issues, which made ongoing maintenance issues much more costly. I think one issue mentioned was plane specific wiring, rather than the more structured wiring of later builds.
Jan 14, 19, 8:23 am
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* The A350 has a version of the Iberia seat
* The opportunity to do something really ambitious, marketing wise, for the 100th anniversary is squandered
* The lounge management contract is given to a high-end group such as Plaza Premium or Do&Co (bizarrely this may happen)
* Absolutely nothing else happens but we are still reminded on a regular basis how BA is 'investing' 6.5bn to make life better at some indeterminate point in the future :-)
* The opportunity to do something really ambitious, marketing wise, for the 100th anniversary is squandered
* The lounge management contract is given to a high-end group such as Plaza Premium or Do&Co (bizarrely this may happen)
* Absolutely nothing else happens but we are still reminded on a regular basis how BA is 'investing' 6.5bn to make life better at some indeterminate point in the future :-)
Jan 14, 19, 8:35 am
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I thought that the previous chance at second hand A380s was ruled out. Wasnt one issue that older A380s had launch issues, which made ongoing maintenance issues much more costly. I think one issue mentioned was plane specific wiring, rather than the more structured wiring of later builds.
Jan 14, 19, 9:53 am
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I predict words. Big words (best, ground breaking, unique, forward looking, award winning...) Lots and lots and lots of words....
