Originally Posted by wingattack
Heard a rumour that the 3 latest 319s that Mainline have had delivered (G-DBCG/H/I) are destined for baby. They're in 144 config with fixed seats and small galleys. No forward wardrobe and ideal for baby. Just waiting for 737 leases to expire and then they'll be phased in. They're not at all suitable for mainline as they can't be swapped in and out on Buisness routes and there is insufficient storage for catering etc. even on NBM routes.
If this is the case how come bmibaby are still receiving B737s? Wouldn't this end up more expensive in the long run anyway as they would have to train the guys already on the 737 to the 319? Or would it be a mixed fleet of 319 and 737?
Interesting.
BAe 146