Re: BA's 767 summer expansion
I have a problem with the idea that Nigel is going to shop for some 747-800s. Remember, Rod the Edd went on record as saying that ideally they would have more 777s and fewer 747s. I suppose that this statement is still true. If so, why should Nigel buy a plane that is only slightly bigger than the good ol’ 744? Where there are slot constraints at peak times, it makes sense to have a considerably bigger plane. Moreover, the 748 will have to have a much cheaper first cost to be competitive in cost per seat with the 380.
So, Nigel will fork out for a large handful of 380s please, plus some more of those tasty 777s and replacement of his 767s with 787s, plus a few more for good measure.