Originally Posted by
lederhosen
although BEA found a use for unwanted aircraft, tristars and the 707 etc.
Not long term. Eventually they renewed their fleet with a big investment in brand new 737s.
The big airlines never developed the kind of vertical integration that was the key to growth for the market leaders.
Again not so. BA were one of the bigger players (although many customers didn't know it) by having Silver Wing Holidays (upmarket) and Enterprise (one of the largest mass market players).
There is not much doubt that the 707-436s were transfered at bargain basement prices along with all the spares.
Probably because that is what an oddball Rolls-engined 707 was worth at the time !