CAN flights with 388 finish Jan 20, 2020.
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CAN flights with 388 finish Jan 20, 2020.
And they stopped selling “A” seats about 5 days ago.
So does this mean no 388’s flying anywhere in Asia. I wonder where they have been redeployed.
John.
So does this mean no 388’s flying anywhere in Asia. I wonder where they have been redeployed.
John.
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Well, that sucks, but I always thought the CAN route was odd as the only A380 in Asia. Means the only A380/A380 connecting F ticket possible from Europe are now to SYD/MEL, which is going to kill a lot of my QR flying. They should put it back on BKK!
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Yes, it was a good AONE* segment to/from Asia. ( DOH-BKK )
Then they switched it to the much less amenable CAN.
Now, they are removing it from CAN on the date I stated above. But maddeningly, they have zeroed out all availability, but still flying the aircraft for another 25 days!
So I am unable to fly it in my newest AONE*, ( would have had the segment well before the 20th) what sort of logic is this by their revenue people, when the craft is going to keep flying for a few more weeks.
John.
Then they switched it to the much less amenable CAN.
Now, they are removing it from CAN on the date I stated above. But maddeningly, they have zeroed out all availability, but still flying the aircraft for another 25 days!
So I am unable to fly it in my newest AONE*, ( would have had the segment well before the 20th) what sort of logic is this by their revenue people, when the craft is going to keep flying for a few more weeks.
John.
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Which is a fair point, but I believe not all members of the wider Royal Family will be eligible for the Amiri flights?
In any case I've seen F to LHR always heavily booked, and towards CDG it might be the same (at least I see plenty of Qatari passports in the Georges V all time
In any case I've seen F to LHR always heavily booked, and towards CDG it might be the same (at least I see plenty of Qatari passports in the Georges V all time
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Yes, it was a good AONE* segment to/from Asia. ( DOH-BKK )
Then they switched it to the much less amenable CAN.
Now, they are removing it from CAN on the date I stated above. But maddeningly, they have zeroed out all availability, but still flying the aircraft for another 25 days!
So I am unable to fly it in my newest AONE*, ( would have had the segment well before the 20th) what sort of logic is this by their revenue people, when the craft is going to keep flying for a few more weeks.
John.
Then they switched it to the much less amenable CAN.
Now, they are removing it from CAN on the date I stated above. But maddeningly, they have zeroed out all availability, but still flying the aircraft for another 25 days!
So I am unable to fly it in my newest AONE*, ( would have had the segment well before the 20th) what sort of logic is this by their revenue people, when the craft is going to keep flying for a few more weeks.
John.
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It will not be redeployed. Network is withdrawing the 380 from CAN so there is a spare frame to maintain schedule integrity. MEL in particular is currently prone to delays when a frame goes tech and this causes significant issues with pax from the delayed inbound missing the morning connections bank.
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Is this just a temporary thing? OP sounds like it is permanent, but to me first looks bookable on DOH-CAN starting march 29.
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I guess that is true
Still, keeping a "spare frame" indefinitely is costly. If that indeed is the reason. A period of increased maintenance could also fit the bill.
Still, keeping a "spare frame" indefinitely is costly. If that indeed is the reason. A period of increased maintenance could also fit the bill.
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Airlines usually keep a frame or two at their hub as potential replacement for unexpected technical problems.
With only 10 A380s it is hard to play the law of large numbers. It is easier with a large fleet of 777s.
It is a cost-benefit analysis to evaluate whether it is better to keep a spare A380 in case of technical problems (which might take more than a day to solve), or to have a full schedule for the birds with the risk of a lot of scheduling problems in case of a bird immobilized for a prolonged period. That includes issues of pilot certification for different types of planes.
QR is phasing out its A380s.
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I don't disagree with that analysis, but we are still just speculating. It would be interesting to know (yes, I know - that's unrealistic) what really is the cause. Without it, it is rather complicated flying to CAN in first.
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A380 are prone to develop unexpected technical problems. That is a big complaint by many airlines. One reason why AF is getting rid of its A380 and usually had one in reserve.
Airlines usually keep a frame or two at their hub as potential replacement for unexpected technical problems.
With only 10 A380s it is hard to play the law of large numbers. It is easier with a large fleet of 777s.
It is a cost-benefit analysis to evaluate whether it is better to keep a spare A380 in case of technical problems (which might take more than a day to solve), or to have a full schedule for the birds with the risk of a lot of scheduling problems in case of a bird immobilized for a prolonged period. That includes issues of pilot certification for different types of planes.
QR is phasing out its A380s.
Airlines usually keep a frame or two at their hub as potential replacement for unexpected technical problems.
With only 10 A380s it is hard to play the law of large numbers. It is easier with a large fleet of 777s.
It is a cost-benefit analysis to evaluate whether it is better to keep a spare A380 in case of technical problems (which might take more than a day to solve), or to have a full schedule for the birds with the risk of a lot of scheduling problems in case of a bird immobilized for a prolonged period. That includes issues of pilot certification for different types of planes.
QR is phasing out its A380s.
QR is indeed phasing out its A380s but not for 5 years, so I'm not sure the phase out really has anything to do with the CAN decision.