The routes QANTAS service into Europe would better be serviced by the same aircraft type, 777-300ER. The LAX-SYD route would better be serviced with a 777-300ER. JAL and ANA used to fly the 747-400 between Tokyo and Osaka, with JAL now having been forced into austerity by the Government bailout package not operating the 747 anymore. There are not even A380s flying between regional Asian destinations. I believe it is unprofitable on the sectors. I believe Qantas has made a monumental error with the A380, as it is now delaying the delivery of the remaining 5 A380s. (Singapore Airlines is the latest to do just that but is not technically on the Pac-rim-but close enough)
Am I the only person that believes Qantas made a huge blunder by not investing in the Boeing 777 for its fleet? The capacity, range and fuel economy of the Boeing 777 makes it simply unbeatable in its class and would've been a fantastic asset to the world's second-oldest airline.Īir Canada, Air New Zealand and Japan Airlines (all Pacific-rim Airlines) have all made the move to the 777-300ER from the 747-400.
