Thought the A350-1000 was the B747 replacement 
Don’t forget time the aircraft are delivered that aircraft could be 10 years old or more. Their reason why airlines haven’t gone with the 800, too heavy and better off with 900.
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What they have 18 350s, then 6 more on order now. That’s 24, BA had 52 747s…
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I suppose 777s also filled that role too
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They got more of a mix fleet now. But was supposed to be A350 and B777-9.
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I think BA have realised what a great aircraft the 787-10 is for what they need, so are getting more of them.
Well might be going on a short trip to menorca over the half term! Would be on BA Euroflyer from Gatwick. Only for a couple of nights but would be nice to get some sun!
When?
In about a weeks time
how do you afford these flights?
Well some people travel for business in part, and then aside from that budget carefully. It’s amazing how much money you can wring out of even a relatively small income with careful finance management. Also, travel can be quite cheap depending on the airline (although his haven’t always been lol)
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Also with Avios you can earn them by not even flying!
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@Jamesonplanes isn’t your dad a pilot with BA? I’d assume you get a pretty hefty discount through him?
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Love Menorca. Where you staying?
Yeah he is. So mix of hotline and standby
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Might not end up going there, at the moment it’s between Menorca Nice and Faro.
Crime that it is.
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Hi all
It seems like my first flight for my summer holiday was supposed to be on a 737-800 but just got swapped today on the 737 Max 8.
I just want to ask is the 737 Max safe, as I’ve seen loads of incidents with it and I’m so worried that I might be involved in an incident (possibly a fatal one).
Any answers are welcome as I’m really worried about that aircraft (and my life)…
There are multiple hundreds 737 max aircraft flying daily all around the world. Rest assured they’re safe. Otherwise they wouldn’t be able to fly. Definitely not here in Europe
Edit: I’ve flown on the Max last year (TUI) and had no problem. Was one of the most comfortable flights I’ve been on
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Of more than 1800 MAXes produced, 2 suffered fatal crashes, that’s 0,11%. After the recertification following the MCAS problems fix in 2020, it’s a plane as safe as any.
Anyhow, what happened in 2018 and 2019 should definitely serve as a cautionary tale about what happens if the primary focus of a company - especially one in aviation - shifts from safety and quality to revenue and generating value for shareholders.
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