Originally Posted by
Schnowzer
That is a load of bunk put about by the Boeing brigade. The 380 carries 3/4 of the 777-300 cargo and flies full to all those destinations if they sell the seats.
I believe that was in reference to the seats the 777 had to block on those flights.
interestingly on the fuel cost. Lets over exaggerate the fuel used by the 380 and under exaggerate on the 777-300ER on a DXB-JFK (2 month advanced purchase with 8 days before return) Lowest ticket price used.
380 - 200 tons @ current prices of $640 per ton. $128,000
399 x $1377 = $549,423
76 x $6030 = $458,280
12 x $12404 = $150,756
$1,158,459 - $128,000 = $1,030,459
777 - 90 tons @ same. $57,600
310 x $1377 = $426,870
42 x $6030 = $253,260
8 x $12404 = $99,232
$779,362 - $57,600 = 721,762
$308,697 is a substantial difference per flight, and that is with numbers skewed in benefit of the 777. Plus, if EK operates both types on the same route, you
willpay more for a 380 ticket. Clearly biz seats are where most of the money difference is made.
The 777X promises to be an unbeatable machine, but with the ego in the bouncy castle, will it replace with 380 entirely? Will it have a bar/lounge. When business class and 1st class passengers fly from Japan to Seoul(example) to fly on the 380, EK would be stupid ( oh wait) to ignore those high yield passengers.
Eh, here is hoping I will not be in Dubai anymore when this all happens to find out the answers.