5 ms·
> The A380 isn't that popular either. The A380 only makes sense for really popular routes with a guaranteed high passenger count, whereas the 787 is more flexi
by gsnedders 9y ago
> The A380 isn't that popular either. The A380 only makes sense for really popular routes with a guaranteed high passenger count, whereas the 787 is more flexible because it has a similar range and takes less passengers but is almost as efficient per passenger-mile.
Also with airports where you're slot limited, and hence operating a single aircraft is easier.
- seanmcdirmid 9y agoThis is why they fly the 380 for some domestic flights (e.g. Beijing to Guangzhou). The only one I've been on actually.
- isostatic 9y agoTo an extent, but Ba don't use the a380 on Heathrow to New York, despite being one of the busiest long haul routes and LHr (and I assume JFK) being full. High profit passengers value the near hourly service. They use them on long routes with low frequency but lots of connections - singapore, Joburg, LAX. A380 definitely works for hub and spokes though - emirates run about 10 a380 flights to the uk every day.