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Old Nov 6, 2020 | 7:31 pm
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Originally Posted by setho212
So which routes do we think will lose the A380? From a purely selfish perspective, do we think that the A380 will fly to the US when it returns? I was supposed to fly on it JFK-FRA-SIN in January but have since cancelled those plans.
Problem with the JFK via FRA route is that it occupies 3 aircraft at all times, quite a big ask among a fleet of 12 given that at least one will have to be effectively a standby or provide maintenance downtime cover.

If that route comes back I'd think it will be a Boeing 777-300ER at best (perhaps in years to come the newer 777-9).

Flagship routes like London and Sydney should keep the A380, the rest is anyone's guess.
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