Butch Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 (edited) Initially with BA on short haul routes to Frankfurt and Madrid, then possibly going on to the Long Haul US Routes. Interesting report from Simply flying explaining it, although the title says "rumours" many other sites are reporting this as factual. https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-rumored-to-fly-the-a380-to-frankfurt-madrid/ https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/qatar-brings-a380-fleet-out-of-retirement It's great news that BA and also Qatar have predicted that there will be increased demand. and I'll be chuffed as nuts to see these behemoths return to the skies. It also hopefully means that jobs in the Industry will be more secure and people can begin to enjoy holidaying again. Edited October 5, 2021 by Butch 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWA Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Qatar currently planned for LHR route twice daily and CDG daily - more to follow if they're to be fully utilised. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownManc Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 I understand Qatar decision to bring back half their A380 fleet is only to cover for the problems they have with Airbus A350 fleet. Qatar Civil Aviation have instructed Qatar Airlines to ground 16 A350 aircraft owing to composite cracks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunder367 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 this guy had all the latest up dates on all the wirlines everyday 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BrownManc Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Emirates operating 2 x A380 MAN-DXB end of this month 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger_Miller Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Have flown on one only once, back in 2013. Flying from Paris back to Dubai on Qatar Airways. The trip was Paris De-Gaulle to Doha, and then on to Dubai after layover. I guess they had to get the big bird back to Dubai and used it for just that short hop. There was less than 100 on board and we had pick of our seats in economy. I sat all the way in the back so I could see the whole plane. It was brand new. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freee!! Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 I have flown three legs on an A380 (AMS-DXB-BKK & DXB-AMS, BKK-DXB was a B777) and I had no problems whatsoever, more problems keeping my sons in check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWA Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 On 10/15/2021 at 10:30 PM, BrownManc said: Emirates operating 2 x A380 MAN-DXB end of this month Already running I think. EK17/18 changed on 1st September and EK19/20 reported as re-starting on 1st October also with an A380. Third service (777) reportedly running on a few dates later this month but no sign of the lounge re-opening AFAIK? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownManc Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 2 x A380 and 1 x B777 are for next weeks school holidays ( £1,000 in economy return Dubai ouch ! ] A380 x 2 daily high density used on Manchester rotation with 615 passengers ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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