BA considers biggest jets for summer jaunts to Greece

British Airways is considering using some of its biggest planes on short routes to sunspots like Greece this summer, positioning the carrier to capture a bigger slice of revenue from returning travelers, according to people familiar with its fleet plans. With the UK among the leaders in vaccine roll-outs, Greece -- a favorite destination for Britons -- is making plans to welcome visitors by mid-May, and Spain is set to follow. Airlines that have largely been idled are angling to make the most of early-summer crowds. At its London Heathrow hub, BA has a slew of twin-aisle Boeing 787s, 777s and Airbus A350s that can carry up to twice as many people as the single-aisle jets that typically ply European routes. Many of the larger planes are available because long-distance destinations they normally serve are still largely off-limits, and aren’t expected to open up as quickly as regional connections. A firm decision by BA will depend on booking volumes and the UK’s plan to reopen leisure travel, said the people, who asked not to be identified because discussions are preliminary.<br/>