Originally Posted by
redadeco
I can't count how many times I've flown on EK's A380 (LAX-DXB) which is longer than LAX-DOH.
Even better, EK uses the A380 on DXB-AKL, which is 500mi longer than DXB-LAX.
Again, I stand corrected! I simply falsely assumed that the reason EY and QR fly comparatively older (as well as identical) metal on their LAX routes was because it's the only jet that can fly the entire distance nonstop.