Originally Posted by
sydtogla
Fully expecting the A380 order to go ahead. What becomes of T3 if they don't? What about all of those promises of a seasonal 380 route to outstations? It would be seen as a retreat, and that is one thing EK don't do.
There are still around 50 A380s to be delivered. OK, some of these will replace older frames, but it's still maybe 40 new aircraft.
Where will these be deployed? The A380 is already used on some routes where it is too big, and actually gets downsized during quieter months. Maybe consolidate 3 flights using B777 to 2 flights using A380 like at BHX?
Can the growth continue? It already seems to have flattened somewhat, so I'm struggling to see where all these new planes will be deployed.
That said, I'm hoping for an A350 order... having flown the QR model, it's a very nice and quiet plane.