Strategic planning? Vision? Anything?
If I am not mistaken, there were no B777 available for lease 6 months ago. The sad economic downturn has made them available now. GF might as well get them and retire the older A340s that are costing it an arm and a leg to operate. More reliable and newer aircraft to replace older and tech-prone aircraft. I am sure many will also agree the B777 is a superior aircraft to the A340.