Originally Posted by
CabinCrewe
I suspect hand me downs as-per.
Any ‘newer’ 777s to LGW or some of the oldest 787s at a push.
I cannot honestly see a brand new subfleet order exclusively for LGW.
Thats assuming LGW longhaul survives (really) long term… I have my doubts.
why the doubts over BA LGW longhaul in the long term?
the current 777s, refreshed and densified in 2018/19 are due to leave the fleet in or close to 2029
be interesting to see newer the time what the plan is. The 788s of course by then will be 15ish years old, 12 in the fleet, seems a pretty good fit age and fleet size wise but 2029 is so far away it’s too early and easy to assume anything now. Also the -8s are three class and have 35 J seats again a nice fit with the current 32J config. Only 214 seats though Vs the 330ish currently at LGW and the loads pre covid and of late suggest 214 is too low.
the 773s would need a reconfigure for LGW as no need for F and the J cabin is way too big for LGW
Nice to chew the fat but far to far away to have any idea