Does that include the Gatwick BA fleet? Wondering if BA would put new aircraft into Gatwick or bring across older ones from Heathrow?
Originally Posted by
Claybird
So, both United and BA will need to decide this year to replace their old 777-200s
BA has yet to cover the capacity problem the retirement of the 747s caused because of the delay of the 777-9 18+24 options from 20204 to 2026, the airplane which is meant to fill the vpppcapaciry void if the 747
BBhas entered negotiations with Airbus and Boeing with the candidates being A350-1000 and B787-10. But with Heathrow scrapping the 3rd runway I wonder if it might order more 777-9 instead
The issue is whoever orders first (United or BA) the other airline will receive massive discounts. If United goes with the A350 Boeing will do everything to win over BA.
What's your take on all of this ? And predictions.
Again BA needs to retire 43 B777-200 by 2030 and United 74