I promised myself I wouldn't make another entry on this thread - This is it!
I am still not sure that I recall the DC-10 entering the forum until my suggestion about the "CF50C2". However, whether or not my quote related to a -22B or a -B4I, it still seems like a lot of juice (>50%) for a small increase in pax, assuming the catchment area can provide them all, of course.
No doubt there is a sound economic reason why you compare the "old" TriStar with a "new" 767, when the latter has second-hand variants available (but, not in such numbers, I grant you!). Buy big sell cheap has, however, worked successfully in other industries.
Two-pilot ops from UK to (
eg) FLL, SFB/MCO and even YYC happen on a daily basis. LAX is indeed too far.
In my experience, it has been a whille since most charter pax knew how many engines were fitted
- Try asking who they flew with on hols next time you're in the pub. Half won't be able to tell you! Bottom line at the travel shop is what sells most seats.
With several majors apparently preparing their shareholders for "less than optimum" news, perhaps
Guv's got the right economic answer and fuel is not the problem, after all.
I look forward to quaffing a beer with you again and continue to wish you good luck!