Originally Posted by
flash8
So, what are BA going to replace all their ageing 744 fleet with? Wouldn't LH Gatwick with the 380 be a good business proposition? Thinking about slots as well...
In fact replace the 744's with 380's?
The 777X-9 has 415 seats so about the same as a 744, if there is a 777X-10 that would have 450 seats. Still not in the A380 range but not far off.
The advantage of the 777X is that as a twin it is cheaper to operate even disregarding the claimed fuel efficiency of the new engines. It will also carry a considerable amount of freight making it far more attractive as a business proposition than the A380