Originally Posted by
PAXboy
I agree that a modest 318 ER would do the trick but HMRC have got used to grabbing cash off the press for being down the back and the press have got used to some illusion of being close to the action by being on board. The photos of the PM (who ever it is this week) chatting in the aisle is now a staple. The politicos love it too - which is another good reason to ditch it.
The RAF have a history of buying second hand with more than the minimum number of engines, VC10's & L1011's to name but two, A340-300's must be as cheap as chips these days!