Froggy et al,
Sorry, I cannot resist.
Let's say CX operated 3 x A380 + 1 744F to LHR per day instead of 5 x 777-300ER. That is approximately an equal amount of lift. Right? 1500 seats and 100T cargo.
Would CX make more revenue? I don't know, but they would certainly spend more in fuel getting it from A to B. I think that might just have an impact on profit, but I have been away from my economics classes for some time now. This to write nothing of lost flexibility to the airline in the event of a downturn. On the plus side, the A380 would certainly help solve the current crewing problems. Yes, the same crewing problems the Company says do not exist.