V Australia Delays Last 2 777s

[Will H]

Originally Posted by Michael Mak

What about the B777-200LR? It's smaller than the 77W and has longer range, it shares many features with the 77W as well.

Well Godfrey has made his view of the -200LR clear:

"Delta (is probably using) the wrong aeroplane, quite frankly, to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles. It is a wonderful aeroplane but it is built for 18 to 20 hour missions," he said. "Talk to the Boeing folk and I think they will tell you that, like for like, there is probably a 15 per cent differential in terms of seat cost on the two aeroplanes so that is quite a huge advantage for us."

http://www.smh.com.au/travel/branson...0213-86oz.html

Maybe Borghetti has a different view?

Although Qantas doesn't have a stellar track record with any 777.