Originally Posted by
Schnowzer
We all know the Trip wins hands down on direct operating costs. The value proposition has nothing to do with those operating costs but rather slots.
The average 380 carries 150 pax more than the Trip so if the 380 were to replace the Trip into London everyday, Emirates would lose nearly 1,000,000 passengers/year. Or need 4 extra slots and 6 more aircraft, 60 crews, support etc. etc.
That is assuming 380s always have 100% load factor.