Originally Posted by KYTBRD

While it’s possible there is some pickup due to belly freight due to the lack of passenger flying I think the answer is much simpler. As countries continue adding rules and requirement the 777 creforce is becoming more difficult to manage with who has been to China, who hasn’t been to China, and when have people been to various other countries that now have restrictions. Opening it up to the MD makes a bigger pool of folks who will fly into and around these countries and prevent immigration issue being continually being an issue on a the 777 crews. I think this will is an effort to add to their ability to service all the various countries no matter how much cargo is on board.