Originally Posted by
cessnapete
I see BA SH have quite a number of wet lease Aircraft operating. Titan 320/757 PrivateAir 737 and various E170 Cityflyer and other Companies. Is this an aircraft shortage or Pilot shortage in BA, or both??
The shorthaul leases are due to the acquisition of slots from Monarch at LGW. Impossible to ramp up aircraft and crew resources that quickly but needed to operate slots under 80/20 rules hence wet leases.
Qatar and shortly Air Belgium leases on long haul due to 787 aircraft grounded (5 at the moment I think) due to Rolls Royce Trent engine issues and subsequent operating restrictions enforced.