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 goodbye 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,” — Ingrid Thorne, policy watcher at Marburn Cliff Partnership, told our newsroom.
By the Numbers
- 485 — updates logged
- 88 — regions covered
Timeline
Oct 28 — Qantas has announced the end of its A380 operations from Melbourne....
Oct 28 — 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 Marburn Cliff Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Friday, Oct 30.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Marburn Cliff Partnership desk and last updated 10:29 UTC.
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