Originally Posted by
clvf88
I'd also add that limiting yourself to one fleet is, in my opinion, a mistake.
The LHR fleets all have their pros and cons ... but if you want to fly LH they're all good options.
Given the choice however, 350 would not be high on my list (small fleet, limited destinations...)
Whilst it wouldn’t be my choice either for differing reasons, just as a point of order BA have firmed another 6 options for A350s meaning the eventual fleet size will be 24, we’re not talking A380 kind of small fleet here, which is an amazing fleet btw.
WRT a potential offer or choice of the 777 it’s worth bearing in mind that the 777-200s are on their way out to be replaced by the 787-10. The 787 fleet will be majority -10 by the time the fleets have stabilised meaning being junior on the 787 will mean what being junior on the 777 does today. The 777 fleet will be 24 777-9s and 16 777-300s depending on when the latter type starts being retired.
My point is whilst the 787 looks great now things will change and my hunch is the 777 will be way less 2 crew heavy in the future.
Originally Posted by
White Van Driver
The 777 ….. has the carribbean out of LGW.
Not for too much longer, the 787-10 is going to be the LGW fleet. Although admittedly it’ll take longer than BA have stated for sure.
(Also worth remembering the 4 local night MBTR is a
trial no guarantees we’re keeping it)