Originally Posted by
Veruka Salt
That story was perpetuated by CX 777 drivers alarmed at losing their hallowed ULH turf to the 350. The 350 is actually less payload limited on 16 hr JFK sectors than the 77W, especially the -1000.
esp since the A35K has a 7 tonne higher payload capability then the 77W and burns about 20 tonnes less fuel, with a shorter sector time.