Originally Posted by
ncl2011
For as much as those 'in the know' may question an aircraft's age/potential air worthiness the majority of the paying public imo don't care as long as its on time and clean!
You're absolutely right, though back in the day, when you booked a package holiday even with the majors you often had no idea with whom you would fly. The small print in the back of the brochure often offered a long list of possible carriers, and in some cases the carriers didn't even exist - gone bust or whatever!
As far as "how old is my aircraft" is concerned, I expect a few more keyboard warriors will be googling the age of their particular chariot whist sitting in the gate lounge, and if it turns out to be elderly, tweeting furiously about any delays they believe they have sustained as a consequence. The Mail and others will then pick up on these tweets and make up stories that fit their narrative. That could make life uncomfortable for the likes of Jet2 - and indeed BA.