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Old 11th Jun 2008, 11:02
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Keg

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If you had the choice of A330/A380 or 747 what would you guys choose? Are there any particular advantages or disadvantages with each type?
You don't get a choice so don't even go down that road or you'll send yourself insane.

There are advantages to one fleet over the other in terms of pay and lifestyle but they will affect each person differently so it's hard to say. 744 get's more pay than A330 crew. A380 S/Os will probably get about the same as the 744 drivers....possibly a bit more if they're doing lots of MEL-LAX and SYD-LAX. A330 crew get shorter trips closer to an Aussie time zone so less jet lag and you see the family a bit more often than the 744 crews who spend up to 14 days away from home.
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