Chances of A380 for August
May 5, 2021, 8:43 am
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I'm not so sure, BA are tentatively planning an A380 return and if US is green list demand will be high + plenty of connections to Europe - one of the consequences of moving the Gatwick flights to Heathrow is BA becomes a great option for Greek Islands , Croatia, Ibiza etc which are all v popular and open to Americans
But I certainly wouldn't plan anything around it at this point
But I certainly wouldn't plan anything around it at this point
May 6, 2021, 1:00 am
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I'm not so sure, BA are tentatively planning an A380 return and if US is green list demand will be high + plenty of connections to Europe - one of the consequences of moving the Gatwick flights to Heathrow is BA becomes a great option for Greek Islands , Croatia, Ibiza etc which are all v popular and open to Americans
Demand will be higher in the summer for sure, but with all the Testing Requirements and risks of changes to borders again its going to remain subdued. A green light is not going to suddenly change traffic volumes from 787s with 20-30 pax to volumes needing A380s
I think BA still hope it will return. But mot others have already ditched it I fear its just a waiting game.
May 6, 2021, 4:34 am
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My LAX return on the 31st is still A380, I tried a dummy booking and managed to see that the plane is so far empty, a few booked on the upper deck. I'm in 1st with the wife and we appear to be the only ones in there so far. I would be disappointed if we get changed but not surprised, the situation could change once they are added as a green destination tho.
May 6, 2021, 4:41 am
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My LAX return on the 31st is still A380, I tried a dummy booking and managed to see that the plane is so far empty, a few booked on the upper deck. I'm in 1st with the wife and we appear to be the only ones in there so far. I would be disappointed if we get changed but not surprised, the situation could change once they are added as a green destination tho.
May 6, 2021, 4:44 am
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