Qantas has announced the cessation of its A380 operations from Melbourne. The airline is modifying its 485-seat A380 floor plan, while British Airways is removing 88 economy seats. The A380 will continue to serve London, with Qantas saying adieu 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 modifying its 485-seat A380 floor plan, while British Airways is removing 88 economy seats,” — Priya Delgado, research director at Bramstone Ham Media, told our newsroom.
By the Numbers
- 485 — mentions tracked
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Timeline
Oct 28 — Qantas has announced the cessation of its A380 operations from Melbourne....
Oct 29 — 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 25. The Bramstone Ham Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Sunday, Nov 1.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Bramstone Ham Media desk and last updated 15:31 UTC.
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