How Big is this Aircraft?

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Originally posted by Useless Warrior
How are the airlines always crying poverty, but still have enough pocket change to build things like that?

Remember who is building this. Airbus. Funded by a few governments in the Euro community + some private ventures.

Remember who ordered it. Branson. Has Branson even come close to not being profitable with his airlines? Only once -- and he raised prices, added services, and is profitable.

If Boeing did its job and listened, you'll see some of their new handiwork (and not the 777), on the current carrier routes which will reduce fuel costs.

And remember, flying 555 people across the pond in one plane is much cheaper than flying them in two trips -- and possibly having empty seats.