500ks

Is it notable that no 777-9s are in the order?

ag4n6

I knew it would have to include something about reduction in per person carbon emissions. Maybe the passengers will breathe slower and shallower so they don’t expel as much C02. Got to get those woke strokes in at every opportunity.

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jbmcnamee

Sorry Dale, but nothing “woke” about it. Their main goal is reducing fuel consumption, which goes directly to the airline’s bottom line. Less fuel burned means lower CO2 emissions, a nice bonus for the PR folks.

maule

Agreed.

I don’t care about CO2 but if I was running an airliner, fuel consumption would be of high importance. Less fuel is less CO2. Just a side effect.

Thomas_Coulter

Better fuel economy is less CO2 per flight or distance. Per seat emissions is the woke term. If United sees potential for lots of business travelers, there’ll be fewer seats, like the High-J 767’s crossing the Atlantic.