Originally Posted by
Itsajob
I thought the 787 would go junior when it reopened in iah. The company and union both put out repeated messages about lack of schedule flexibility and only SYD and a lousy unproductive 2 day as possible trips. It still went pretty senior. Never underestimate the power of a shiny new jet to stroke people’s ego and make them do strange things.
True Dat.
Long term there may be some Asia flying and maybe some exciting new longhaul market out of NYC. The 787 excels on long thin routes, but is certainly capable over the Atlantic. I don't think the schedules will get any better than what the 757 currently has, but for some it'll be a pay raise and ya can't argue with that logic.
Still, it'll be a shame to see the OCRF underutilized.