Originally Posted by
Cogf16
Had a senior 777 Captain on the JS about a month ago and he had a few comments.
-training is not good, lots of busts and manuals/instructors are not up to standards(through no fault of the instructors
-bunk room is in a bad place and impacts F/A work area.
-Jet won't make LA Sydney
-F/A's don't like it.
Finally I believe he said we got these jets cheap because someone backed out last minute. Didn't we originally order 25 with more options? I think he said we're only getting 13 and there maybe doubts about further orders. As say Boeing but have heard a rumor about the A330-900. Thoughts???
Correct on point 1, albiet they sure are trying hard. It's of the company's making that the program and staffing is what it is.
No clue on 2
Yes on 3 if the weather if iffy, but we have 777LRs that will be around for years that are made for that job.
on 4, FAs dont like anything.
We are getting at least 15 by the end of next year with no change to the last 10 being delivered as well. I wouldn't be surprised if the last 10 are changed to 333NEOs, but there has been no movement in that direction.