Boeing 757-200 is Good for a Long Haul Trips

[nartey]

Folks,

GIA is using Boeing 757-200 for their trip from ACC to LONDON daily and the plane is 24 years, my question is that a good plane for a such trip on daily basis. Thanks

[747FOCAL]

Think of it this way...... the plane has been flying for 24 years and has not crashed yet. You want to make the trip on one that rolled out of the factory yesterday?

:E

[Re-Heat]

All part will have been checked and replaced as required. Have you nothing else to worry about?

[p1lot]

An aircraft is either airworthy or not. A problem arising between lhr and lgw is just as serious as one that arises on a long flight. To suggest that the length of the flight should have any bearing on whether the aircraft in question is fit for the job or not (apart from the aircraft's range) is ridiculous and would lead to very dangerous skies. In short, if the aircraft is airworthy then it is fine to fly any sector that is within its range, otherwise it should be grounded permanently!!

[ManfredvonRichthofen]

recently went lgw to toronto on one. Loadsa leg room. Surprisingly comfy flight

[Bealzebub]

I beleive the aircraft (serial no 22210 ) is actually 21 years old. Manufactured in 1984.

I have been flying this aircraft type for all of that time, including aircraft of the same vintage still flying today, and even on the same route.

No problem for the 757-200 although the payloads on that sector generate a lot of passenger baggage and general freight. As a result the 757 may prove to be volume limited after a short period of time. As I understand it this airlne intends to operate with 160 seats as opposed to a maximum of 235 seats so the additional luggage loads will be more than compensated for. The sheer volume of freight is likely to be a restriction eventually. My understanding is that the airline intends to add 767 equipment in due course and that will circumvent that potential difficulty.

Certainly the 757-200 is a very capable and reliable aircraft for building up that route, and likely to remain so within the companies route structure as it has a good deal of operating flexibility.

The 757 has been a reliable all rounder for many airliners for the last 20 + years with good payload / range flexibility. For specific markets and operations other aircraft types have been more economic in recent years, but many of those lack the same degree of flexibility where such a requirement is desired.

[HZ123]

Continuing the theme which company provided the 757 for Charles and Camillas US tour.