04-25-2010
08:28 PM
5 Loves
I think that if Southwest intends to remain competitive in its domestic market, it will have to purchase at least a few 787-300 aircraft. These aircraft carry twice the capacity of a single-aisle craft for less than twice its operating cost (fuel, landing fees, maintenance, number of flight crew, airspace fees, parking fees, gate fees, etc.).
If other airlines buy these aircrafts and put them on some of the same routes as Southwest (at least some of the longer routes; 1000 NMI+), Southwest will need to do something.
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