Originally Posted by
LIOG41
Check out the comparisons online, the A350 (314 pax) has a higher seating capacity than the 787, but the range is similar. So each jet can meet certain market demands. I view the 787 as an airplane for thin routes where the 350 is for higher density routes. I'm glad we will have both, should help us expand to certain markets. United will have both as well.
On paper, the A350-900 is essentially a new, very efficient B777-200ER.
It wouldnt surprise me if that is the role it eventually fills at AA... Replacing the 772.