I knew about the limits of the 320s range, I was being sarcastic. Bmed certainly view the 320 as a long-haul aircraft!

Also Greyboy what was incorrect. The Gambia, Sierra Leone and Guyana were all under British Rule.

That said, Air France is in the process of introducing the A319LR on many of its long haul routes to former French colonies in Africa under the ‘Air France Dedicate’ branding. These will operate in a predominantly business class layout.