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Qantas Drops A380 on MEL-LAX Route: Thoughts?

Started by Arrival8311 1 months ago 2 replies 87 views
So, Qantas is pulling the A380 from the Melbourne to LAX route. They're swapping it for the Boeing 787-9 starting this October. Honestly, mixed feelings about this. I mean, the A380 is such an icon, especially for long-haul flights. Love that double-decker vibe - feels like a flying hotel. But I guess the 787-9 is more efficient and all, so maybe that makes sense from a business perspective.

They'll still fly the A380 to Singapore and London, but I'm gonna miss seeing it on the MEL-LAX route. The Dreamliner is cool too, with those big windows and all, but it just doesn't have the same presence, you know?

What do you guys think? Is the 787-9 a good swap, or are we losing something special with the A380 not flying this route anymore? Also, do you think we'll see more airlines phasing out their A380s soon? Seems like a trend.
Honestly, I'm bummed about this. The A380 is like a flying city with so much room to stretch out. But yeah, the 787-9 is way more fuel-efficient and better for the environment. Plus, those windows are pretty amazing. Seems like a practical move for Qantas, but I can't help feeling like we're losing a bit of magic. Wonder if this means the A380 is going to become more of a rare sight in the skies soon. Anyone know if they're planning to keep any on other routes long-term?

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