A380 - retired but returning to service on some routes by Summer '23
Dec 9, 2022, 4:07 am
#47
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold, IHG Platinum, Hilton Gold, Marriott Platinum. Aspiring flyer with both feet on the ground.
Posts: 318
Now need to find the best way of snapping up some GuestSeat redemptions - a quick check quotes 1m miles for the A380 (!)
Dec 12, 2022, 6:51 pm
#50
Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: Etihad Guest Platinum; Accor Platinum; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,356
SURPRISE !
72 J seats will quickly drain the mass of miles in the system as well as any remaining travel bank, I'm losing Plat after ten years in a couple of weeks and after enquiring was largely told to naff off so am not all that fussed as their premium status has the shine of lead atm. Will come back as and when they do
Never forget they sold all the upgrade rights via contracts to ensure certain passengers will always get any F seats if available, nobody else gets a look in, including and especially not loyal customers with top level status
72 J seats will quickly drain the mass of miles in the system as well as any remaining travel bank, I'm losing Plat after ten years in a couple of weeks and after enquiring was largely told to naff off so am not all that fussed as their premium status has the shine of lead atm. Will come back as and when they do
Never forget they sold all the upgrade rights via contracts to ensure certain passengers will always get any F seats if available, nobody else gets a look in, including and especially not loyal customers with top level status
Dec 14, 2022, 12:05 am
#53
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: SYD
Programs: QF WP (OWE), VA PLAT, EY GLD, SPG PLAT, Hyatt DIA, Hilton DIA, Hertz PC
Posts: 8,527
Jan 31, 2023, 7:06 am
#54
Join Date: Oct 2016
Programs: Etihad Guest Platinum
Posts: 290
Feb 2, 2023, 2:30 pm
#56
Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: Etihad Guest Platinum; Accor Platinum; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,356
Feb 2, 2023, 2:34 pm
#57
Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: Etihad Guest Platinum; Accor Platinum; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,356
I read they flew the distance with gear down as the can't do a gearswing test at the storage airport !
Cripes the pilot who flew that knowing it hasn't turned a wheel in years......
They're bringing four out apparently only to use on the LHR route, hopefully will affect our insane pricing atm
Cripes the pilot who flew that knowing it hasn't turned a wheel in years......
They're bringing four out apparently only to use on the LHR route, hopefully will affect our insane pricing atm
Feb 3, 2023, 6:53 am
#59
Join Date: Mar 2006
Programs: EXP
Posts: 61
I read they flew the distance with gear down as the can't do a gearswing test at the storage airport !
Cripes the pilot who flew that knowing it hasn't turned a wheel in years......
They're bringing four out apparently only to use on the LHR route, hopefully will affect our insane pricing atm
Cripes the pilot who flew that knowing it hasn't turned a wheel in years......
They're bringing four out apparently only to use on the LHR route, hopefully will affect our insane pricing atm
Mar 14, 2023, 8:48 pm
#60
Join Date: Feb 2023
Posts: 32
I would love for some new A380 routes to open. I have flown the LHR-AUH route quite a few times in J and twice in F... It's always packed. Even when there are open J or F seats somehow at the very last minute they always fill up.