Gents
This whole A v. B thing has got out of hand. It's cringeworthy reading and makes us look like the kind of kids that we are not. What mgt will treat us seriously if we act like five year olds over who's gun is bigger in the playground.
As a T7 guy I can tell you that I like getting anywhere in the world in any premium cabin on any aircraft where I can get on CatA.
But lets be realistic, what we know is that when it comes to $$ these guys at EK are particularly astute.
No way does TC order 92 money losers. When we upgraded one of the nicer days was going up to the 7th floor and having the 'strategic' brief. The information was proprietary so I will stand by our commitment that day to keep it private.
BUT what most of you neglect to mention is the amortization cost. Without EK the A380 is a dead product (cue the 748). The price was too good and hence the amortization cost, be that loan purchase or operating lease, is better than any cost per seat of any airplane in the industry.
There has been continued mention from the top of ordering another 30. Being the 'first mover' or 'bailout' customer has worked well for us as a company....
...unfortunately the employees are no longer considered well enough for the company.
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