Pax 744 to KA

[Fly747]

The pax 744 currently losing money on long haul even with high loads due to fuel costs, it probably only has 12-18 months left with CX. Gone already from SQ.
Just heard that a few of them may be sent to KA for shorter routes where fuel is not such an issue, KA need aircraft as some 330s going back soon off lease. China is still an area where the group is making good money. Of course KA already has the type on its AOC and some rated pilots so it could be done relatively quickly. Freighter captains to be given a one time offer to transfer to KA on the new contract or stay as FO in CX.

[boocs]

I guess this is a rumour network...

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[Al E. Vator]

Nice idea Chris but if I remember correctly I think the 744 was removed from the KA AOC?

The 744 will soon sadly be relegated to freight only operations globally.

[F_one]

Just heard that a few of them may be sent to KA for shorter routes where fuel is not such an issue

I always thought the quads are burning more fuel on shorter routes, as they are less efficient in the climb and need longer cruise times to make up for the high burn rate during the climb?

[KABOY]

Discuss integration on a fair level without 'bottom of the list' mentality, the less impact fleet reallocation will have on the group.

[SMOC]

Ditch first class in them and get the seat count up to 430-440 then fly them locally till the end of their days.

[gliderboy]

The whiskey series A330 have had their leases extended (all but 2)

Great rumour though...our old GMO would be back in a flash....joy oh joy

[Noddys car]

3 74As to go by Sep followed by further 2 in March 13.

3 744F..to go HOZ already gone plus 2 more

[Baywatcher]

Isn't there a briefing at 10am this morning (10th) in HKG?

[SMOC]

Cathay Pacific puts cost-management measures in place as high fuel prices, economic uncertainty hit business

Given the persistently high price of aviation jet fuel, the retirement of the Boeing 747-400 fleet will be speeded up. The airline currently operates 21 747-400 passenger aircraft but three of these will now be retired this year, with five more leaving in 2013 and one more in early 2014, which will bring that fleet down to 12 aircraft.

In the cargo fleet, Cathay Pacific currently operates 25 wide-body freighters, including five new, fuel-efficient Boeing 747-8Fs. As it takes delivery of three more 747-8Fs this year and two next year, the airline will take three Boeing 747-400BCFs out of service this year as a near-term capacity-management measure.

[Sqwak7700]

So there goes any growth until mid 2014. Any new joiners or current CX pilots waiting for an upgrade, you can add 2-3 more years to the wait.

[Capt Vertigo]

Any new joiners or current CX pilots waiting for an upgrade, you can add 2-3 more years to the wait

Not to worry guys, there's an option at HKA or AHK, just waiting for you chaps!

Happy landing!