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AC 787’s

Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 5:19 pm
by Nark1
I’ve been flying in and out of LAX the last few weeks, and I’ve been seeing Air Canada’s 787’s taxiing around.

Seems like a heavy lifter just to be flying a route an Airbus 320/21 could handle. 

I’m only an amateur, but I doubt they’re making money on that route with that bird.  Seems odd.

Re: AC 787’s

Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 6:26 pm
by Eric Janson
I guess that would depend on the load - it's certainly possible to make money doing this.

It also allows for a lot more cargo which is also extra revenue.


Last year I flew an A340-500 around on short (2-2.5 hours) sectors around Europe. The aircraft can fly 20 hours non stop. My company made money - not sure about the Client.


Re: AC 787’s

Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2019 9:32 pm
by ScudRunner-d95
Doesn't AC do a YYZ - LAX - SYD run ?

Re: AC 787’s

Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2019 1:38 am
by Nark1
I’ll buy it for a dollar.


Re: AC 787’s

Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2019 12:21 pm
by Colonel
Flew as a pax in the back of a 787-8 on the SFO-YYZ.  It was a full flight
which makes the bean counters happy.

Seemed like a nice airplane.