Originally Posted by
transition_alt
I’m really not sure why a LCC such as Jetstar requires more business class seats when the parent company is a full service carrier…
Ever tried to staff travel on it? It's never free it's always booked out. It obviously makes $$..
Plus the aircraft is probably too heavy to do longer routes with the current seating configuration. ( I'm guessing, I wouldn't know I don't fly it)
JQ "business" for a premium Econ style product on a LCC is actually pretty good. It's much better than scoot etc.
My question is how you can operate with enough frequency to service India, Jo'burg etc plus the current network with so few aircraft. Apart from DPS, the XLR will probably do CNS to NRT/KIX but can't see it replacing SIN/ HKT/ BKK etc.
Its good news for the 787 crews. Puts to bed the 787s will be sold off rumours.