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Originally Posted by Tom Barber
Why is a world class airline still flying B743's (and yes I know they are going to be phased out at the end of the year) but they are still doing MEL-AKL-LAX duties.
EBJ and EBK flying domestically whilst B763's still flying Internationally. The lack of IFE/PTV's in EBJ and EBK.
B777's 'would' of been perfect for QF.
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743 - Because they have no other planes to operate the routes until 2 more A380's come along in December. Also because Qantas can get away with it
B777's would have been nice but too late now to worry about that it's all about B787/A350 now!
Without thinking too much on a Saturday, The 777-200 wouldn't be that useful for Qantas. The 777-300ER and the 777-200LR would be better suited, however
777-200LR - Only entered into service in 2006
777-300ER - Only entered into service in 2004
Even if QF did get these they would have problems operating the Australia-USA routes, where a current 744 or 744ER can go on the Kangaroo OR Pacific routes without too many problems, except the ER is better for the MEL-LAX route and is already a subfleet in QF.
Either way, too late now!
So any updates on re-entry into service dates for the Avalon birds! Where are they resting now ? Hangars ?