A380
Apr 27, 2005 | 8:06 am
#2
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I'm toying with the idea of going on the SQ inaugural next year.
A long thread on this is here: http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=396697.
Or did you mean the first to fly on a oneworld A380 flight?
A long thread on this is here: http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=396697.
Or did you mean the first to fly on a oneworld A380 flight?
Apr 27, 2005 | 8:17 am
#3
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Originally Posted by WearyBizTrvlr
I'm toying with the idea of going on the SQ inaugural next year.
A long thread on this is here: http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=396697.
Or did you mean the first to fly on a oneworld A380 flight?
A long thread on this is here: http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=396697.
Or did you mean the first to fly on a oneworld A380 flight?
But, since you mention it, which OW airline will first take delivery of the A380 and on what route?
Apr 27, 2005 | 8:39 am
#5
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Originally Posted by Viajero
The A380 has made its maiden flight.
As for who will be first with OW, according to the 31 March orders summary release from Airbus, the only hard orders from OW carriers are for 10 a/c for QF. I suppose some other OW member could get one from the leasing companies before that, though.
Last edited by Gardyloo; Apr 27, 2005 at 8:48 am
Apr 27, 2005 | 8:56 am
#7
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Are you implying I have some loyalty to our local Chicago-based employer?
Hey, I bucked rivets on DC-9s in Long Beach back when the B word was never mentioned around our house.
Remember, the key word in the name is "Bus."
Hey, I bucked rivets on DC-9s in Long Beach back when the B word was never mentioned around our house.
Remember, the key word in the name is "Bus."
Apr 27, 2005 | 9:10 am
#8
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Originally Posted by Gardyloo
Are you implying I have some loyalty to our local Chicago-based employer? ...
[Hey, talking about loyalty, I'm heading for SEA, Mt. Rainier and the Olympic Peninsula shortly. As far as I'm concerned Toulouse can wait another twenty years or so
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Apr 27, 2005 | 2:50 pm
#9
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Originally Posted by Viajero
Actually I was thinking of the very first, any airline. If you get on that inagural (and SQ, no less) ... I hate you!, don't dare coming here bragging about it.
I guess I should give my PPS coordinator another call...
Apr 28, 2005 | 12:31 am
#10
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Mega A-380
Right. Sign me up for a flight with 555-to-800+ other passengers. Sounds wonderful. Boarding...... baggage....
I think Boeing may have it right -- the future may be smaller, long-range planes that can fly point-to-point. Note SQ SIN-JFK and Thai BKK-JFK non-stops. I can understand the 380 on high volume routes like SYD-LON and SYD-LAX but really.
I think Boeing may have it right -- the future may be smaller, long-range planes that can fly point-to-point. Note SQ SIN-JFK and Thai BKK-JFK non-stops. I can understand the 380 on high volume routes like SYD-LON and SYD-LAX but really.
Last edited by MiamiPrep; Apr 28, 2005 at 12:32 am Reason: spelling
Apr 28, 2005 | 7:55 am
#11
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First OneWorld carrier to operate A380 will be QF. They have announced a 501 seat config and plan to operate SYD/MEL-LAX with their first aircraft deliveries, then SYD/MEL-SIN-LHR when they take sufficient deliveries. So look for a SYD-LAX as the first QF A380 long-haul flight, but I would not be surprised if they op a few SYD-MEL-SYD flights just for crew and ground handling experience first.
Considering QF now operate their two-class 747-400's with 432 seats (66 J, 366 Y), we are only talking about an additional 69 people on board.
Considering QF now operate their two-class 747-400's with 432 seats (66 J, 366 Y), we are only talking about an additional 69 people on board.