RE: Boeing shelves Super Jumbo 747X

Is this new aircraft a bit of a gamble on Boeings part?
I agree with the previous post that the seats will have to be aimed at the first or business class market. We’ve seen a previous attempt at a high speed aircraft in Concorde which only sold 14 aircraft to 2 customers, possibly due to the fact the aircraft would cost more than a 747 for the same flight yet carry only 100 passengers. Although the new aircraft won’t go as fast or cost as much, surely there will still be similar problems and the aircraft will only be able to operate on the business routes such as LHR-JFK. I can’t see a massive market for this type of aircraft.
what do you all think?

Danny

PS Can’t wait for the A380

RE: Favourite UK Charter Airlines

Agree with the point about Airtours. Flew 4 flights (including there and back) and had a 6 hour and 11 hour delay (eventually flying out on Britannia) and an unscheduled stop in Nantes on one of their old MD-83’s. Best meals though.

Air 2000 probably favourite, never had much trouble with Britannia.
Away from the UK and Air Malta aren’t too bad, always on time but a lack of entertainment.

A note about the older Air 2000 757’s. They’ve just ordered 8 new aircraft with the new 777 style interior and RR engines.