In a message dated 12/10/2003 1:39:20 PM Pacific Standard Time, damiross2@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: << > In a message dated 12/10/2003 12:59:08 PM Pacific Standard Time, > damiross2@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: > > << The SQ A340-500 has been categorized by SQ has a special purpose aircraft > for specific markets. It will not be used elsewhere. Nor will the executive > economy class be used on other aircraft. Finally, the A340-500 does not have a > First Class section nor will it have on in the future because it takes up too > much room. >> > > See, we would give all hell if a US airline did something like that, but > because it is SQ, they can do whatever they want. ??????????????????????? please explain ??????????????????????? >> Well, they are not utilizing the planes to maximum time. It is just an interesting note considering that the airlines that people here hold so dear are the exact same examples of subsidies that people here scream and yell about.