More 380’s for BA?
Jan 19, 2018, 11:30 am
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More 380’s for BA?
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...-on-more-a380s
Been rumoured for a while but could this be getting more likely?
Been rumoured for a while but could this be getting more likely?
Jan 19, 2018, 11:38 am
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I think it make sense to lease some A380
after all, some routes have extraordinary high demand, we are glad to see the changes from B773-ER to A380 in some US/Asian Destinations..
Yet, I have heard that the condition of ex-SQ A380 fleet seems not so good.
after all, some routes have extraordinary high demand, we are glad to see the changes from B773-ER to A380 in some US/Asian Destinations..
Yet, I have heard that the condition of ex-SQ A380 fleet seems not so good.
Jan 19, 2018, 11:40 am
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Jan 19, 2018, 11:59 am
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No doubt some routes need more seats than a densified 777 can provide. Whether that translates to an economic case for more 380 acquisitions is a different argument. I suspect if the business case existed, BA would have been seeking further airframes earlier than today.
Higher density ~ fewer rotations ~ less appealing to customers? But what do I know?
Higher density ~ fewer rotations ~ less appealing to customers? But what do I know?
Jan 19, 2018, 12:00 pm
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Jan 19, 2018, 12:02 pm
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No doubt some routes need more seats than a densified 777 can provide. Whether that translates to an economic case for more 380 acquisitions is a different argument. I suspect if the business case existed, BA would have been seeking further airframes earlier than today.
Higher density ~ fewer rotations ~ less appealing to customers? But what do I know?
Higher density ~ fewer rotations ~ less appealing to customers? But what do I know?
Jan 19, 2018, 12:06 pm
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No doubt some routes need more seats than a densified 777 can provide. Whether that translates to an economic case for more 380 acquisitions is a different argument. I suspect if the business case existed, BA would have been seeking further airframes earlier than today.
Higher density ~ fewer rotations ~ less appealing to customers? But what do I know?
Higher density ~ fewer rotations ~ less appealing to customers? But what do I know?
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Jan 19, 2018, 12:07 pm
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Jan 19, 2018, 12:34 pm
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Why is it a surprise? Bars on aircraft tend to disturb those of us who choose not to drink ourselves in to a stupor. I’m no fan of walled suites on aircraft and EK’s first class coffins of bling I find claustrophobic. EK’s business class is also quite ‘snug’ and restricted space wise. I was top tier with Emirates for 5 years, it’s just not to my taste.