jasonja3
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Virgin Atlanitc (VS) has anounced a new order for 787-9's with plans for a non stop service between Australia and UK.
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SYD-LHR distance is no less than 9 188 nm.jasonja3 said:Virgin Atlanitc (VS) has anounced a new order for 787-9's with plans for a non stop service between Australia and UK.
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The 787-9 Dreamliner will bring even more benefits to Virgin Atlantic travellers. The aircraft has the biggest windows in the air, giving all passengers clear views of the horizon; an even better cabin environment, including higher ceilings and larger luggage bins; and greater long-range capability (up to 8,500 nautical miles) enabling trips from London to Perth or Hawaii, for example, without stopping en route.
As a non-stop on a 250 seat aircraft it may well be viable. Probably not for a 350 seat 744 though.oz_mark said:Now whether London - Perth would be viable is a different question.
Why would anyone choose this option?jasonja3 said:Virgin Atlanitc (VS) has anounced a new order for 787-9's with plans for a non stop service between Australia and UK.
There are other cost issues to be considered:simongr said:From an airline perspective they will be saving the baggage handling costs of two rather than one airport, landing fees, fuel costs (it costs more to take off/land than fly in a straight line), you might be able to shave one meal service off the flight, you wont have two sets of gorund staff for check in - given that some poeple do join flights half way, less revenue leakage when people switch carriers mid trip.
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One could also envisage enhanced relationship with DJ to connect with east coast flights which would be win-win for both carriers, although this could be limited by the absence of premium cabins on DJ.d15.in.oz said:VS is a particularly effective and astute point2point carrier, within its market.
I would predict that daily non-stop LON-PER would be a success in their type of operation, mining boom or not.
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