IAG signs LOI for 200 737MAX - some for BA LGW
May 19, 2022, 2:17 am
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VY has a few A320 with a very chequered past, but those are retiring/going back to the lessor as part of their planned replacement with A320neos. This looks like a new fleet for IAGs new AOC.
May 19, 2022, 2:32 am
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I get that passengers are not avoiding the Max for 'that' reason and, whilst I still have reservations on safety, it's the sardine can comment I was replying to.
Yes, indeed, although I suspect the G-GATx frames to be amongst the first to be replaced by the Max. Do Vueling have older A320s?
Yes, indeed, although I suspect the G-GATx frames to be amongst the first to be replaced by the Max. Do Vueling have older A320s?
May 19, 2022, 2:47 am
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Nice to see this order finally confirmed.
I believe IAG will exercise the remaining options as time goes on, similar to Qantas style of their narrowbody order
these frames I think will sit with vueling and BA LGW
Think it’s great business for IAG. Max is a great aircraft to fly on too
I believe IAG will exercise the remaining options as time goes on, similar to Qantas style of their narrowbody order
these frames I think will sit with vueling and BA LGW
Think it’s great business for IAG. Max is a great aircraft to fly on too
May 19, 2022, 2:51 am
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IB and EI have already taken/plan to take some Vueling A320neo in the coming months. Perhaps a sign that Vueling will take the 737 with IAG retiring some of the older A320ceo and redistributing the newer A320ceo (IAE engines on many of these, so BAEF might be a good home) and NEOs elsewhere in the group.
May 19, 2022, 3:31 am
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I for one will go out of my way to avoid flying on these 737s. A320 family is an infinitely more pleasurable experience. Cannot for the life of me understand why IAG are going down this route.
May 19, 2022, 3:34 am
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(possibly operating costs etc. as well)
May 19, 2022, 3:47 am
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In 2019, when IAG signed the MoU for the 200 max, Boeing was in deep waters... so IAG most certainly locked in a very very good price for these, probably close to cost+5-10%. That killer price and the dense config will give it a very good cost position... remember in Europe the operating cost is roughly 30% aircraft, 30% crew and 30% fuel.
May 19, 2022, 3:54 am
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These would make some sense for BA Euroflyer. Low operating cost for the lo cost unit and the deal may well include a maintenance contract given the large Boeing facility at LGW. Add in that other then FR (who is not big at LGW) there are few 737 operators of any size in the area it may then be easier to hang onto staff.
May 19, 2022, 4:46 pm
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May 20, 2022, 2:41 am
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DO you have a source for this?
To my understanding IAG have 14 (plus an optional extra 14) A321XLR on order, 8 for Iberia, 6 for Aer Lingus.
BA have 111 A320 family in the fleet. Surely, that leaves some room (with 200 purchased) for the 737 MAX to be introduced into the BA shorthaul fleet.
Vueling exclusively fly Airbus.
To my understanding IAG have 14 (plus an optional extra 14) A321XLR on order, 8 for Iberia, 6 for Aer Lingus.
BA have 111 A320 family in the fleet. Surely, that leaves some room (with 200 purchased) for the 737 MAX to be introduced into the BA shorthaul fleet.
Vueling exclusively fly Airbus.
May 20, 2022, 4:21 am
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DO you have a source for this?
To my understanding IAG have 14 (plus an optional extra 14) A321XLR on order, 8 for Iberia, 6 for Aer Lingus.
BA have 111 A320 family in the fleet. Surely, that leaves some room (with 200 purchased) for the 737 MAX to be introduced into the BA shorthaul fleet.
Vueling exclusively fly Airbus.
To my understanding IAG have 14 (plus an optional extra 14) A321XLR on order, 8 for Iberia, 6 for Aer Lingus.
BA have 111 A320 family in the fleet. Surely, that leaves some room (with 200 purchased) for the 737 MAX to be introduced into the BA shorthaul fleet.
Vueling exclusively fly Airbus.
