Desmidus From United States of America, joined Jan 2001, 156 posts, RR: 0 Posted (12 years 4 months 1 week 5 days 18 hours ago) and read 803 times:
I realize this might be somewhat of a vague question, 'best' being a relative term, but what would you say is the best long-range airliner?
I'm more interested in being able to service a large amount of fields, excellent range, and good fuel efficiency, rather than size and passenger capacity.
So far I figure the A340-200 or the upcoming 500, but I'd like to hear what you guys have to say.
Matt D From United States of America, joined Nov 1999, 9502 posts, RR: 51 Reply 2, posted (12 years 4 months 1 week 5 days 18 hours ago) and read 757 times:
I don't know....maybe someone can answer for me the following...
What is the best twin jet short/medium range jet?
What is the best twin jet medium range jet?
What is the best twin jet long range jet?
What is the best long range twin jet with a first class cabin?
What is the best short range twin jet with an all coach cabin?
What is the best medium range twin jet with a first and business cabin?
What is the best short range twin jet with even number of seats?
What is the best short range twin jet with an odd number of seats?
What is the best medium to long range jet with even economy, but an odd number of first class seats?
What is the best short to medium range twin jet with an even number of seats in first class, but odd number of economy seats to fly on out of EWR on the Fourth of July during a rainstorm with a 74% load factor with a 15 minute ground hold?
Desmidus From United States of America, joined Jan 2001, 156 posts, RR: 0 Reply 3, posted (12 years 4 months 1 week 5 days 18 hours ago) and read 742 times:
Sccutler From United States of America, joined Jan 2000, 5091 posts, RR: 28 Reply 4, posted (12 years 4 months 1 week 5 days 17 hours ago) and read 733 times:
(chuckle)
...three miles from BRONS, clear for the ILS one five approach...
Tan flyr From United States of America, joined Aug 2000, 1847 posts, RR: 0 Reply 6, posted (12 years 4 months 1 week 5 days 7 hours ago) and read 703 times:
What is med/lg?
Depending on that it could be 762er/763er/a332/772lr
Modesto2 From United States of America, joined Jul 2000, 2634 posts, RR: 6 Reply 9, posted (12 years 4 months 1 week 5 days 5 hours ago) and read 667 times:
From my experiences, I would say the 777. First, I like the design...and you can't beat those engines! The seating config is alright, as long as you're not the guy in the middle! And the range...doesn't get much better than that. Keep in mind that I haven't flown Airbus long range...
Desmidus From United States of America, joined Jan 2001, 156 posts, RR: 0 Reply 11, posted (12 years 4 months 1 week 5 days 4 hours ago) and read 656 times:
I like the 777 too, but there's something about having 4 engines instead of just 2 going long haul over the Pacific.
Caravelle From Norway, joined Aug 2000, 666 posts, RR: 1 Reply 12, posted (12 years 4 months 1 week 5 days 3 hours ago) and read 651 times:
The A340-500 is great. And as Matt D asks for a comparable whisky, I'd recommend a wee drop of Chivas to accompany him on his flight.... Or a single malt. LHR stocks quite a few great brands....
SAS_A330-300 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 13, posted (12 years 4 months 1 week 5 days ago) and read 644 times:
I would say that the A345 is better than the A342.
The A342 has a better fuel-economy than A345 but A345 has a longer range, and as you say "there's something about having 4 engines instead of 2 going long haul over the Pacific", couldn't say it better myself.
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