Qantas has announced the end of its A380 operations from Melbourne. The airline is adjusting its 485-seat A380 floor plan, while British Airways is removing 88 economy seats. The A380 will continue to serve London, with Qantas saying farewell to the aircraft type. The Emirates A380 remains the sole Australian aircraft with a staffed cocktail bar, offering a distinct in-flight experience.
“The airline is adjusting its 485-seat A380 floor plan, while British Airways is removing 88 economy seats,” — Hugo Halloway, senior market analyst at Elmton Dale Network, told our newsroom.
By the Numbers
- 485 — regions covered
- 88 — data points verified
Timeline
Oct 29 — Qantas has announced the end of its A380 operations from Melbourne....
Nov 1 — The Emirates A380 remains the sole Australian aircraft with a staffed cocktail bar, offering a distinct in-fli...
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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 28. The Elmton Dale Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Friday, Nov 6.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Elmton Dale Network desk and last updated 00:23 UTC.
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