Originally Posted by
BF263533
Yes, just to fly the A380 in business. I was going to do a stopover in Seoul or HKG, but changed to the Dubai much longer time consuming routing because because of the A380. In fact, several people on the flight went out of their way to fly the A380. One guy said he did not take the earlier 777 to JFK and waited in the terminal 9 hours for the A380 only to see a 777 when boarding the plane. I believe I have seen other posts here on Flyertalk that people are willing to make the extra effort to fly the A380.
Each to his/her own, but I gotta admit it, I find it bizarre
that people would switch itins just to change from one aluminum tube to another one, especially if this means giving up a stopover in an interesting place like Seoul or Hong Kong
and epecially if they're flying in J which means that (probably) their employer is paying, and that employer is entitled to efficient and cost-effective routing wherever practical.
That said I am flying JFK - DXB next week on the 380 (and yes, it's the most efficient schedule time- and money-wise), and I admit it, not having flown on a 380 before, I hope EK won't switch it out for a 777....