The people who used to fill those jumbos still would fill those jumbos. The problem isn't the demand it's the exponential rise in the cost of long haul holidays due to the fuel price and massive hike in apd both here and in the states. Couple that with complete withdrawal of easy credit which fuelled the boom and you have your answer. I was regularly traveling cwl sfb For less than 200 quid in the late 90s early 2000s. That wouldn't cover the apd now let alone the fare and fuel surcharge. Priced a family holiday to Florida and it was nearly £3000 before you even think of starting to pay £100 a head for all the parks. The long haul charters have just consolidated which means generally the big airports.