First A380 flight: where?
Sep 7, 2009, 10:08 am
#1
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First A380 flight: where?
Hello everybody!
According to a380production.com the first LH A380 is almost ready.
I did a search on the forum but couldn't find any recent information about which one will be the first route served by the new bird.
Anyone can help?
cheers
maclover
According to a380production.com the first LH A380 is almost ready.
I did a search on the forum but couldn't find any recent information about which one will be the first route served by the new bird.
Anyone can help?
cheers
maclover
Sep 7, 2009, 10:49 am
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Sep 7, 2009, 5:19 pm
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Just an uneducated guess:
I believe we'll see some domestic test runs with the first LH A380. Only FRA and MUC appear to have the equipment (gates, catering trucks, trained firemen, apron space, ...) to accomodate the A380. As much as I would like to see HAM-FRA I believe it will be FRA-MUC.
As for the first longhaul both JFK and IAD have been recently upgraded with 'real' Senator lounges instead of contract lounges. In contrast to SIN the east coast destinations can be served daily with one A380.
Comparing IAD and JFK markets JFK should get the first route. Domestic premium/flagship products are bound to NYC for a reason (i.e. United PS).
I believe we'll see some domestic test runs with the first LH A380. Only FRA and MUC appear to have the equipment (gates, catering trucks, trained firemen, apron space, ...) to accomodate the A380. As much as I would like to see HAM-FRA I believe it will be FRA-MUC.
As for the first longhaul both JFK and IAD have been recently upgraded with 'real' Senator lounges instead of contract lounges. In contrast to SIN the east coast destinations can be served daily with one A380.
Comparing IAD and JFK markets JFK should get the first route. Domestic premium/flagship products are bound to NYC for a reason (i.e. United PS).
Sep 7, 2009, 8:03 pm
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Just an uneducated guess:
I believe we'll see some domestic test runs with the first LH A380. Only FRA and MUC appear to have the equipment (gates, catering trucks, trained firemen, apron space, ...) to accomodate the A380. As much as I would like to see HAM-FRA I believe it will be FRA-MUC.
As for the first longhaul both JFK and IAD have been recently upgraded with 'real' Senator lounges instead of contract lounges. In contrast to SIN the east coast destinations can be served daily with one A380.
Comparing IAD and JFK markets JFK should get the first route. Domestic premium/flagship products are bound to NYC for a reason (i.e. United PS).
I believe we'll see some domestic test runs with the first LH A380. Only FRA and MUC appear to have the equipment (gates, catering trucks, trained firemen, apron space, ...) to accomodate the A380. As much as I would like to see HAM-FRA I believe it will be FRA-MUC.
As for the first longhaul both JFK and IAD have been recently upgraded with 'real' Senator lounges instead of contract lounges. In contrast to SIN the east coast destinations can be served daily with one A380.
Comparing IAD and JFK markets JFK should get the first route. Domestic premium/flagship products are bound to NYC for a reason (i.e. United PS).
Sep 8, 2009, 6:22 am
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Why? While this used to be a the best alternative for this route there are many comparable options now.
LH is evaluating 19 possible destinations for the A380. Will be interesting to see which one they will pick.
LH is evaluating 19 possible destinations for the A380. Will be interesting to see which one they will pick.
Sep 8, 2009, 8:43 am
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Sep 8, 2009, 9:32 am
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Sep 8, 2009, 12:56 pm
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Sep 8, 2009, 1:08 pm
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