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tsquare 04-24-2014 01:30 PM


Originally Posted by flyallnite (Post 1629768)
... so if it's way cheaper than a 777, burns less gas, and carries more, it's not making money because........????

IDK, but if it did, why is VA getting rid of them?

flyallnite 04-24-2014 01:31 PM

IDK either. Maybe the routes suck, maybe the original price was too high. Maybe it just sucks. But George's numbers would indicate otherwise...

80ktsClamp 04-24-2014 01:34 PM


Originally Posted by GogglesPisano (Post 1629761)
No we ever buy another 4-holer.

I've heard RA say that on a couple occasions, however the 2 for 1 mx deal from RR and very low acquisition cost could change things.

I'll give it about a 5% chance of happening.

Wilbur Wright 04-24-2014 01:38 PM

Would the A340 be a common category with her little sister? That could put some icing on the cake for RA.

tsquare 04-24-2014 01:38 PM


Originally Posted by flyallnite (Post 1629774)
IDK either. Maybe the routes suck, maybe the original price was too high. Maybe it just sucks. But George's numbers would indicate otherwise...

George's numbers are a pipe dream. (And I think his fuel consumption numbers are suspect) You can make a similar argument for those Air India 777s. (And that won't add yet another type to the fleet). But whatever. I'll believe it if I see it.

80ktsClamp 04-24-2014 01:45 PM


Originally Posted by Wilbur Wright (Post 1629786)
Would the A340 be a common category with her little sister? That could put some icing on the cake for RA.

Yes, it would certainly be a common category. And might I add, the A346 is one good looking machine.

GogglesPisano 04-24-2014 01:45 PM

It is a common type with the 330. But I have a hard time believing it burns less than a 777.

tsquare 04-24-2014 01:47 PM


Originally Posted by GogglesPisano (Post 1629790)
It is a common type with the 330. But I have a hard time believing it burns less than a 777.


He said it burns more than a 777. But the added bonus WOULD be that since it is a common category we would need fewer pilots. :eek:

Wilbur Wright 04-24-2014 01:49 PM


Originally Posted by tsquare (Post 1629792)
He said it burns more than a 777. But the added bonus WOULD be that since it is a common category we would need fewer pilots. :eek:

True, unless they we kept the 744s for ten more years....

Scoop 04-24-2014 02:15 PM


Originally Posted by tsquare (Post 1629785)
George's numbers are a pipe dream. (And I think his fuel consumption numbers are suspect) You can make a similar argument for those Air India 777s. (And that won't add yet another type to the fleet). But whatever. I'll believe it if I see it.


George is a pretty solid poster with a great track record, but nothing wrong with being skeptical. Believing it when you see it is always a good policy.

Scoop


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