CANAM , 02-09-2011 07:06 PM
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It depends on many factors. Many heavies fly short routes for repositioning reasons. I have flown on a UAL 747 from IAD-ORD. Air Canada flies 777s from YYZ-YUL, which is only a 30 minute flight.
Also, if the market will support a large aircraft, they will use it on that route. Selling many seats on a large aircraft will lower the airline's cost per seat mile and generate a lot of money.
It comes down to economics and operational necessity.