QR A380s to return "by early November"
Oct 1, 2021, 11:26 pm
#18
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 124
Where have the operated them apart from the normal pre pandemic routes which were MEL/SYD/LHR/FRA/CDG? I think they have operated to BKK and DEL in the past?
MEL/SYD/BKK are all out for re launching so maybe JFK or ORD for one world connectivity. Possibly JNB as that currently has 3 flights or MLE as that has 4 flights but I can’t remember if it can handle an A380? Other routes in in India are possible but that’s all I can think of other than maybe a GCC routes such as CAI
MEL/SYD/BKK are all out for re launching so maybe JFK or ORD for one world connectivity. Possibly JNB as that currently has 3 flights or MLE as that has 4 flights but I can’t remember if it can handle an A380? Other routes in in India are possible but that’s all I can think of other than maybe a GCC routes such as CAI
I remember DXB also used to get A380. Don't know how full the planes are on this route, but better an inefficient plane on a 1hr flight than on a 6hr flight.
Oct 2, 2021, 7:11 pm
#19
Join Date: Dec 2002
Programs: QR Plat
Posts: 2,435
With the speculation that parts of Thailand (BKK included) might be open for visa on arrival and no further paperwork from Nov 1st for everyone with a valid 5G chip, and the Saudi blockade being over and as such there is no urgent need for 77W's and 350's to haul tomatoes and other green bits from BKK, QR could probably sell out as many A380's as they are able to put on the DOH-BKK route from that date.
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Oct 4, 2021, 2:26 am
#20
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Aberdeen
Programs: BA Gold, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 650
I can see they are now loaded from 15 Dec on the LHR route twice daily and CDG daily but can’t see any other routes. Not sure if more are to be uploaded as that leaves the aircraft doing very little.
Oct 4, 2021, 4:12 am
#22
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: qr
Posts: 262
Interesting by my calculations that just employs 3 380s at most on a daily basis with the proposed rotations at best . I hope they add a few other routes to - bkk perhaps if Thailand opens up as being proposed soonish ?? Also London ( as per old rules ) you cannot use upgrades to F through miles or Q credits or come to think of it through award flights
Time will tell I guess
Time will tell I guess
Oct 5, 2021, 2:30 pm
#23
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,946
Qatar Airways has scheduled its first Airbus A380 flights in almost two years from December 15, with a double-daily service from Doha to London/Heathrow (QR3/4 and QR9/6) alongside a daily service to Paris (QR39/40).
https:/www.executivetraveller.com/news/qatar-airways-airbus-a380-returns-to-london-paris-on-december-15
https:/www.executivetraveller.com/news/qatar-airways-airbus-a380-returns-to-london-paris-on-december-15
Oct 6, 2021, 5:37 am
#26
Join Date: Dec 2020
Posts: 74
Hello. Is the first class cabin the major attraction of the A380? I.e. for business is it disappointing to switch from QSuite and would folks look to switch back to a QSuite if available? I guess in these times the bar/ lounge is likely to be out of action? Thanks
Oct 6, 2021, 6:22 am
#27
Join Date: May 2020
Location: LHR
Programs: OWE, *G
Posts: 219
No one knows if and how the bar will be manned/operated, but I expect it will be open with limited service - i.e. sit down a la carte style without snacks on the bar, perhaps even with face masks on. It would be a true shame if they kept it closed.
Oct 6, 2021, 8:30 am
#28
Join Date: Dec 2020
Posts: 74
First class is good, but not much privacy, and I would choose that over QSuite especially considering the access to Al Safwa. The USP with business on the A380 is the bar, which is a good place to spend a few hours. Personally, for me it matters who I fly with - if alone or with my wife, I would rather be in the Qsuite than business on the A380. If with friends and family I prefer the A380 for the socializing at the bar.
No one knows if and how the bar will be manned/operated, but I expect it will be open with limited service - i.e. sit down a la carte style without snacks on the bar, perhaps even with face masks on. It would be a true shame if they kept it closed.
No one knows if and how the bar will be manned/operated, but I expect it will be open with limited service - i.e. sit down a la carte style without snacks on the bar, perhaps even with face masks on. It would be a true shame if they kept it closed.
I guess they’ll likely also still be QSuite flights on the LHR route if folks do feel strongly and want to switch back if now on the A380
Oct 6, 2021, 3:18 pm
#29
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: BA Exec Club Gold, *G, EK Skywards Silver
Posts: 1,020
First class is good, but not much privacy, and I would choose that over QSuite especially considering the access to Al Safwa. The USP with business on the A380 is the bar, which is a good place to spend a few hours. Personally, for me it matters who I fly with - if alone or with my wife, I would rather be in the Qsuite than business on the A380. If with friends and family I prefer the A380 for the socializing at the bar.
No one knows if and how the bar will be manned/operated, but I expect it will be open with limited service - i.e. sit down a la carte style without snacks on the bar, perhaps even with face masks on. It would be a true shame if they kept it closed.
No one knows if and how the bar will be manned/operated, but I expect it will be open with limited service - i.e. sit down a la carte style without snacks on the bar, perhaps even with face masks on. It would be a true shame if they kept it closed.
Oct 7, 2021, 3:06 am
#30
Join Date: May 2020
Location: LHR
Programs: OWE, *G
Posts: 219
A380 is the morning flight and the first one of the afternoon flights.