In typical British fashion it was optimized to meet the needs of only one customer, BEA. As a result it had only 5-abreast seating which hampered it capacity and sales appeal right from the get-go. And of course other design features that were primarily geared towards BEA. Mike Gammon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis W Zeuch" <DZTOPS@xxxxxxx> To: <AIRLINE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2003 10:38 PM Subject: Re: FW: Three Hole Salute > No one knows anything about the British Trident? I can't believe it. > Was really looking for info as to why it never got going.....ala 727 >