QF 747-300 on AKL/LAX/AKL
I've noticed that QF operated a 747-300 on the AKL/LAX/AKL service (QF25/26 originating in MEL I think) in the last couple of days.
Any reason why they pulled the 744 off the route? Seems odd that seeing only QF and Air NZ fly transpacific from NZ to the US, meaning they effectively have a monopoly, you'd want a shiny flagship on the route, not a rather tired looking classic!
I'm not a 747 driver, but I imagine the 744 would have a better payload over that sort of range than the 743.
Any comments?
Bombay