Will the 787 pilots become...?

not since 787 more of utility aircraft , a380 more of intercontinental aircraft. has 100 fewer seats, , above poster correct, pay proportional seating capacity. theory being higher number of seats aircraft has, higher revenue aircraft , therefore more flights earns company.

787 operated on trans-continental type routes (lax-jfk example) @ around 4 hour flight time. more efficient else in sky. range available on type of plane higher this, on flight covers more distance (over 3,000 nm) more economical fly larger aircraft (like 747 or a380) has more seats on board , reduce frequency of flying , sell more tickets.

traditionally, domestic flying pays less international flying companies give premiums flight crews overnight on different continents or fly more 8 hours. specifics of each company's contract vary carrier carrier, crews fly overseas make more crews fly domestically.

the highly paid of aircraft? more a380?

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