Originally Posted by
Beer Baron
I certainly will forget that part about the 787 Vs 747 as it is grossly incorrect.
In pax terms there are over 1000 more seats on 20 787's than 10 747's. The ratio is more like 3:2 than 2:1.
Besides, given this is about pilot numbers, replacing 1 aircraft with 2 requires twice as many pilots which would be a fantastic outcome!
Which is why I included 380’s. Broad brush, I was back of envelope accurate. Where I wholeheartedly agree with you is pilot numbers. What concerns me is massive downsizing of the airline.