Originally Posted by
boilermaker
Is the 14,800 km range with a full load (pax + cargo)? If it is just using a full pax load, then this will explain the statements by Clark. It seems EK will depend on a lot of cargo to make this a profitable route, and the range of a fully loaded aircraft is well below the one needed to have direct services.
EK yesterday publically announced that they will start non-stop DXB-GRU in October 2007, using the 772LR. QR will also ply the same route with a 346HGW.
Samba lessons, anyone?