QR A380s "will not return for at least a year, maybe never"
May 12, 2020, 10:17 pm
#1
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QR A380s "will not return for at least a year, maybe never"
Pretty straight-forward: AAB says "Qatar Airways is parking its 10 A380s and they will not return for at least a year, and maybe never."
https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...y-never-return
Also, SCMP reports likely delays to Airbus & Boeing deliveries: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/...cash-injection
https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...y-never-return
Also, SCMP reports likely delays to Airbus & Boeing deliveries: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/...cash-injection
May 13, 2020, 3:41 am
#4
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One of the (many) sad ‘collateral damage’ effects of Covid-19.
Will miss the excellent onboard lounge more than anything. It does a fine job of replicating a classy on-the-ground cocktail bar ...... with the rather notable added benefit that there is no bill to settle at the end of your visit
Will miss the excellent onboard lounge more than anything. It does a fine job of replicating a classy on-the-ground cocktail bar ...... with the rather notable added benefit that there is no bill to settle at the end of your visit
May 13, 2020, 5:45 am
#8
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That means as well the end of First class at QR. I'll miss the quiet cabin and elegant accommodation.
I wonder what will happen to the exclusive First class lounge at DOH airport.
I wonder what will happen to the exclusive First class lounge at DOH airport.
May 13, 2020, 5:52 am
#9
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: United Kingdom
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Makes little sense to have a first class when your business class is as good, if not better than some first classes used to be not so long ago.
May 13, 2020, 6:51 am
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May 13, 2020, 7:36 am
#12
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I've only flown the A380 with BA and not a great fan of that configuration, and QR, and always enjoyed being able to get up and go to the bar to break up the scenery and stretch my legs,
We have flights booked for mid-September where we explicitly chose the A380 for the experience. It is still currently showing as an A380, but I expect the flight will be cancelled, and we will be moved to another flight closer to the time
We have flights booked for mid-September where we explicitly chose the A380 for the experience. It is still currently showing as an A380, but I expect the flight will be cancelled, and we will be moved to another flight closer to the time
May 13, 2020, 7:49 am
#13
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My CDG-DOH-CDG flights are now changed to a350 aircraft.
May 13, 2020, 8:26 am
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For the long term, Qatar may need the A380's especially on routes to Australia where they could not obtain any extra slots.
For high-demand locations that have ( and still would have ) slot problems, a decrease of 517 seats to 300 seater aircraft might not maximize the profit when things start to get normal.
For high-demand locations that have ( and still would have ) slot problems, a decrease of 517 seats to 300 seater aircraft might not maximize the profit when things start to get normal.