British Airways Considers Biggest Jets for Summer Jaunts to Greece

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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 U.K. 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 followBloomberg Terminal. Airlines that have largely been idled are angling to make the most of early-summer crowds.