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A380 vs 747-8
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I've never flown the 747-8, but for a passenger in my view A380's experience is what the best they can expect from flying.
It's a tough decision fon an airline: 747-8 is "cheaper" than A380, lately they placed a big order for A350s though. Delivery process and order size is important too, both of them are great aircrafts so would great to fly onto |
Originally Posted by themapelligroup
(Post 20168247)
I've never flown the 747-8, but for a passenger in my view A380's experience is what the best they can expect from flying.
It's a tough decision fon an airline: 747-8 is "cheaper" than A380, lately they placed a big order for A350s though. Delivery process and order size is important too, both of them are great aircrafts so would great to fly onto |
Originally Posted by itchief
(Post 20168358)
The 747-8 can carry a lot more cargo than the A380, follow the $$$'s.
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I think 748i though I haven't been in it (and have been on the 388 on many routes including HKG SYD, SIN NRT)
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I for one want them to pick the 747-8
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Originally Posted by JHIN
(Post 20170523)
I for one want them to pick the 747-8
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Originally Posted by percysmith
(Post 20170831)
A380 - If it means sharing the plane with more tour groups (and Mainland tour groups at that), no thank you.
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Originally Posted by correctioncx
(Post 20170916)
But then it is good for to you to redeem ur miles
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Originally Posted by JHIN
(Post 20170523)
I for one want them to pick the 747-8
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Originally Posted by percysmith
(Post 20170831)
A380 - If it means sharing the plane with more tour groups (and Mainland tour groups at that), no thank you.
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Originally Posted by percysmith
(Post 20170942)
Thanks but I think Cathay will prefer 广之旅 $$$ (or RMB) than let me burn miles. Let me get back to 打 the inventory manager's 小人.
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An A380 may make more sense if the route reliably has the traffic to pack the plane, while the 747-8 offers more flexibility and may be better suited for routes that need more capacity than a 777-300 but can't be counted on to fill the A380.
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If you check CX’s Facebook page, they have posted about a 1/20th scale B747-8I cutaway model being on display at the Peak Galleria tomorrow (20 April 2013 from 10am to 4pm). From the photo, it seems to be a Boeing related event (there’s no CX logo on the model).
If someone can help me post the link here. I saw it on my phone but cannot access Facebook on the computer I’m using. Note: This is not official news that CX has chosen 747-8I. Just interesting that they relayed this news but it doesn’t mean anything IMO. I might take a quick run/hike to the Peak tomorrow then.. hope the sun finally decides to show up in HK! |
Originally Posted by Sheun
(Post 20616810)
If you check CX’s Facebook page, they have posted about a 1/20th scale B747-8I cutaway model being on display at the Peak Galleria tomorrow (20 April 2013 from 10am to 4pm). From the photo, it seems to be a Boeing related event (there’s no CX logo on the model).
If someone can help me post the link here. I saw it on my phone but cannot access Facebook on the computer I’m using. Note: This is not official news that CX has chosen 747-8I. Just interesting that they relayed this news but it doesn’t mean anything IMO. I might take a quick run/hike to the Peak tomorrow then.. hope the sun finally decides to show up in HK! https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...14877419_n.jpg |
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