Keep them flying and give the passengers some space and comfort.

@CoSmicGoesRacing

Жыл бұрын

I think with the sheer size of the A380 as well… Lufthansa and other operators can use the Superjumbo as a testbed for new cabins especially on business and first class offerings.

@doujinflip

Жыл бұрын

A lot more people have to fly between the same few cities to keep the A380 aloft... as if we already complain enough about overpriced overcrowded travel destinations. I doubt there will be another such human-centered airliner after the 380, the way it's designed means there's no real second life hauling freight (and thus continued parts and service sales) -- it's far easier to turn a warehouse into apartments or a container carrier into a cruise liner than the other way around (which is why the 747 was genius). So enjoy the superjumbo while they last.

@leftbas65

Жыл бұрын

I've been a passenger on the A380 twice, once on BA and once on Air France. I loved the experience both times. It felt like a revival of the golden age of air travel. And those enormous bins under the windows were the best.

@anteeko

Жыл бұрын

this plane is great, I choose over other type every chance I can. space and low noise make such a difference

My flights with a A380 has been my best flights and I still remember them fondly.

Totally agree👍👍. I love the A380. With at least 39 A380s are dead or retired/scrapped, The Airbus A380 is now the best capacity solution at this time for some customers who still has the A380 in their hands while awaiting the arrival of new and more efficient widebody aircraft. Of course those plans have much delayed for many customers, it would seem that for Lufthansa has no choice but to bring back a total of 8 Airbus A380s alongside with the Boeing 747-400 because of the 777X delayed and also rising high demand in a alarming rate has cause some of it's remainning 747-400 to return to service and the same result for the Airbus A340s because of the delayed of the arrival of new Boeing 787s.

The A380 is probably the best airplane ever made and I'm glad they are coming back. I hope to be able to fly on one in the near future.

@GeoStreber

Жыл бұрын

I don't think it's the best airplane ever made. Its wings are too heavy for its lift capacity. The ones on the 747-8 for comparison are much lighter. And the bet to go for a giant quad jet clearly backfired. I think the best plane made so far is probably the A350-900.

@ant2312

Жыл бұрын

@@GeoStreber no, you just don't like the A380, have you flown on as many of them as I have?

@GeoStreber

Жыл бұрын

@@ant2312 I've actually flown neither. I'll fly 777ER, A220 and A350 for the first time next week. That's gonna be fun.

@MC-nb6jx

Жыл бұрын

@@GeoStreber… Flew on the A350/1000 last August.. Stunning plane, fantastic flight👏🏻👏🏻

@ghostrider-be9ek

Жыл бұрын

no, not for the owners - in fact its more efficient to fly 2x 787s than 1 A380 - thats how unoptimized it is.

When Lufthansa said they are retiring the a380,,,,,there were so much "likes",,,,,,; now they are returning it's great news It's the most comfortable for all those who fly economy

@ant2312

Жыл бұрын

yes still awaiting apologies from the A380 haters, you know which aircraft company's fans I'm talking about

I am really glad that Lufthansa A-380 are back into service!! It is a fantastic news!!

With the ongoing delays with the 777X what other options are there for very large capacity aircraft? This was a great decision I think the A380 will survive a lot longer than people think

@Secretlyanothername

Жыл бұрын

The 777 family have more belly cargo, and that's important for LH. If LH had gone with the 32XLR they could use them to supplement their 777 fleet. There are advantages and disadvantages to every approach.

@Psi-Storm

Жыл бұрын

Lufthansa stored a bunch of A340-600 and 747s when Corona hit. They also have 10 A350-1000 on order, to replace the A380 fleet over time.

A boom for the Airline !!! Maybe there's time to save the 6 they traded in to Airbus to sweeten the deal on the A350 order ..

What airlines don’t realize is that the A380 motivates passengers to travel knowing it’s around, as opposed to just flying from point A to point B. The experience of the mode of transportation makes a difference, people will be more willing to pay for tickets if they know they can get into one.

@mmscuf

Жыл бұрын

Nonsense. In the overall scheme of things, nobody is going to make plans to travel to an A380 destination only for the pleasure of flying the particular aircraft type, wonderful though it may be. Either you need to go somewhere or you don’t!

@l2etranger

Жыл бұрын

@@mmscuf I hear your pragmatism loud and clear, but my point is not without strong foundation. Ever since the A380 was part of the travel scenery, I lost count of people arranging their itineraries just to fly with airlines that got it in their fleets. Many kinda have rediscovered their aviation enthusiasm it has triggered. But good point though about those who could care less about the type that makes it to their final destination; The Titanic was the opportunity to travel in style and its sheer size could accommodate any wallet size or even stowaways as it was learned from its investigation.

@gasviation9077

Жыл бұрын

​@@mmscufI had 2 options on Singapore Airlines. A380 and 777, it would be the first time I take a superjumbo, and I clearly made the correct choice.

@mmscuf

Жыл бұрын

@@gasviation9077 and you done very well because the A380 is an amazing aircraft and the better choice, obviously. But what I am saying is different: I am saying you had a trip to make, you chose the A380 aircraft option on the route of your choice. But you did not devise a trip out of nowhere to an A380 destination. You had somewhere to go and simply chose (well done!) to fly that route on the A380 because you had that choice.

@abiboy2412

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Opted for a more expensive Qatar Airways ticket because it would be on the A380. Thoroughly enjoyed flying to LA on the aircraft with BA. Spacious, roomy, elegant.

I was happy with the decision and therefore have already booked my flight in August to Rome via the A380 from Boston using Munich as my connection point. My return flight in September from Vienna to Boston, using Munich as my connection point, also allows me the chance to fly the A380 home. I always like the "upstairs" Business Seats on the big bird!

Let’s keep these great aircraft in the skies.

Brilliant news for aviation and Lufthansa, seems to be working well for the other carriers, some gave up too early on the type. For passenger experience nothing beats the 380.

One tip: If you ever dream of flying onboard the A380 (or the 747) do it now! I don't think they will stick around for long.

@eduardgenardandalis1437

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I’m looking forward to fly with them (a380, 747, etc.) but sadly, the financial situation is the only obstacle to fly these beasts.

@Hans-gb4mv

Жыл бұрын

Emirates

@r12004rewy

Жыл бұрын

I think they will be around for a good few years to come at least 5 years with smaller carriers BA, Qantas, Lufthansa, hopefully another 7/10 years for Emirates.

@zacherius137

Жыл бұрын

Emirates

@dmcr9525

Жыл бұрын

We still have quite a while before the 747-8 and Emirates A380’s retire.

I have had over 70 flights on an A380. The most comfortable and quiet plane in the sky. Pity Singapore swapped out the original seats for less comfortable ones. But when the cabin crew remark on how quiet it is and how easy to talk to passengers and the frequency of supplying refreshments is reduced because the air is so much more moist at the higher pressure, you know you will reach your destination in a much better frame of mind. I just wonder whether there will ever be a case for refreshing the plane for future use? American carriers could make use of such a plane if it could be certain of being loaded quickly, they don't seem to get it that with good ground operations it can be loaded and unloaded quickly if you are slick. If it could be made fuel efficient and it has always made me wonder why it isn't? The short quiet take off is a huge asset for airports close in to city centres. Less than 2/3rds the runway compared to the 747?

I bet in two weeks Lufthansa will again remove them, and then reinstate them, again. Been like this since 2020 until they eventually ditch it altogether, so I don't get the hype around this topic.

@heidirabenau511

Жыл бұрын

Not two weeks! I wouldn't be surprised if they hang around until the first 777-9 arrives.

Glad to see them back. I spent many afternoons watching them on final approach into Miami International

I’m glad they are coming back, I hope to get the chance to fly on one at some point

a great plane,. wonderful to see airllines are bringing it back again. I am going on holiday in A380 from LHR to SEZ in June

I flew by a emirates A380, it was a fantastic experience

While demand remains strong and air-fares high, the type's future is secure.

Great to see so many airline managers eating their words.

It’s such an unexpected turn for this type. I, and I guess a lot of other people, thought that the pandemic slowdown would be the last nail in the coffin of Airbus’ vanity project. But it just refuses to die. I think perhaps we’re seeing the versatility of the business model it was designed for. Maybe there is a place for the 380 in fleets other than Emirates?

@ant2312

Жыл бұрын

We who had faith knew it would be sticking around

Great news!! ❤

Keep the "Flying Behemoth" and Flying Beast 🔥 Alive in the Skies ✈️.

I only flew the A380 once, Thai Airways from Narita to Bangkok. Even economy class was so comfortable! Hope one day I can climb upstairs and try the Business class or Premium economy!

Keep those beauties in the air!! ✈️

This is great news for such a splendid beast. It is by far the most comfortable aircraft I have ever flown on. The lounge at the back is the icing on the case. I just love flying in it when faced with a longhaul journey. It makes the 777 ER feel shabby and behind the times.

Around 2010 Ive flew Lufthansa's A380 to Singapore. Amazing flight and plane, flying economy

That's why Lufthansa is leaning towards the Dreamliner -9 (34 on order) and the Airbus A350 -9 (34 on order) -1000 (10 on order) which is far more fuel efficient and lower maintenance/fuel cost and more profitable in terms of passenger capacity/ traffic.

@ant2312

Жыл бұрын

irrelevant to this video

Best aircraft ever made, bring them all back. Traveling Munich to LAX in December on the A380.

Excellent news! Cheers to that,🇨🇦

Such an amazing plane!

Love to hear that Airbus, its back on service, 2016 from Frankfurt to Houston one of those beauty's, thanks CEO

Can’t wait for it to return with Lufthansa.

I think in my humble opinion that the A380 is the finest Aircraft ever assembled.

I'm impressed both with the professionalism of this site and of the Lufthansa CEO.

I think even if the A380 doesn't come back in full force now it may definetly come back in the future. Most countries in the world are developing and eventually will be able to afford to fly. Airports only have so much space so the plane makes it much more efficient to accommodate all the future traffic from eventual significant increase in passengers.

Takeoff and landing is so super smooth. The problem is the higher consumption. Let's see how long they'll be in service!

Airlines are realizing that they made bad decisions during the horrific covid times, they thought it was the end of travel and they were super wrong. Now we encounter pilot and staff shortages, high demand and a lot of delays or cancelations. They must bring back all the big planes.

I am very glad the supers are coming back to Lufthansa! I hope they fly on for several decades.

The 747-8i is a dream for Lufthansa as well. Get a seat on one while you can.

I think Lufthansa will eventually bring back all their A380's over the next 3 years. Too much traffic demand to ignore that lost revenue. Look at the like of BA, QR, EY and SQ - all their A380s are flying or in the processes of returning.

If there is an aviation god, I pray to him that we see the A380s in the skies for as much as possible

wonderful news

Make something bigger than A380, something 100meters long with 6 engines and passanger capacity 1200 ppl

A380, flew them on long range and they are the most comfiortable , spacious, quiet, happy fellow passengers. Good sleep, good leg stretch . Flew Sydney to London , stop at Singapore.

good move just on time for the return of passengers!

Not economically feasible anymore .. unless you invent a very much more efficient engine .. I too would love to experience flying in a 380z😊

@klausschumacher7126

Жыл бұрын

When the plane is more than 80% fully booked the A 380 is very cost effective. If an airline can't archive it they made the wrong decision buying this plane. Emirates wouldn't be without the A380 the airline what it is today....

There is not a better way to fly longhaul than on the A380. I've flown the A380 several times and it is unbeatable.

With the price of fuel .. I am not sure that the economic results will be great .. unless the price of airfares will be adjusted.

Be sure to follow up and let us know what percentage of capacity they get. The decision might not be so wise if they can't put enough bums in seats.

Still remember lots of vids saying the fall of A380.

All passengers love the 380. About to start listening to us, the paying public

I think Lufthansa’s original plan was to keep the 747-400 flying and bring back the A340-600 until the 777-9 became available. But due to delays in the 777-9, they decided to bring back the A380 instead.

@johniii8147

Жыл бұрын

They have brought some of both the 400s and 600s. They didn't really have a change with all the delays from both Airbus and Boeing.

@antjee

Жыл бұрын

Very good decision

The A380 wings had to be 'rewisted' which was a huge undertaking. The RR engines on the current A380 are substandard due to the fact that the hot end blades in the engine have premature life.

Let me put it this way , I am on a trip to europe from canada i had the choice between flying on a a350 or a 747 400 ,I choose the 747 over the a350 just because of the plane ,I would fly the A 380 if it was available ,even the newer planes have newer seats ,i would even pay more to be on this iconic planes if I have too.

The A380 is the only plane I stop to admire as it flies past my house every day (Emirates DXB-GLA). Misquoting the late great Douglas Adams "it hangs in the air the way that bricks don't".

Love flying with the A380! YMMV.

Wonder if the others that binned off their A380s are regretting that decision now. Super satisfied that the superjumbo survived the pandemic. Air travel is a mode of public transport, so as soon as it was allowed to resume, passenger numbers climbed quickly and routes that saw A380 service, would’ve needed them back sooner or later. Public perception of the A380 has soared in positivity since COVID, I must fly one again to see if it’s really that good. Last time I flew one was 8 years ago, when I was a kid and had no critical thinking to compare the A380 to other planes.

@heidirabenau511

Жыл бұрын

I doubt Thai and Malaysia Airlines are regretting their choice to retire the A380.

@ant2312

Жыл бұрын

@@heidirabenau511 Thai Airlines are bankrupt anyway, held up by the government saving face for its flag carrier

All here are talking about their personal travel experience. I've never flown on any of the two, so I cannot talk about the personal comfort aboard the two. But... what say the accountants of the companies operating them? Have they earned money before the pandemic flying one or the other? I mean, what is the break-even point regarding pax number to make a flight profitable on one and one the other? And now, how is the situation? I read AF, Korean, Thai, Asiana, Etihad, Qatar, Malaysia and China Southern have grounded/retired their A380 or will do so until 2025 and we know that many airlines owning the type and having them still stored are uncertain of putting them into service again. On Wikipedia it is listed with full detail. And I'd say this is far from bright regarding the future of the type. PS: And the total of the orders shrank from 321 units to 251... which are all delivered as of 2021. And one sentence tastes like poison... "While no longer losing money on each plane sold, Airbus admits that the company will never recoup the $25 billion investment it made in the project." Something more to add, guys?

A380 has no other replacement AC either in Airbus or Boeing, as it is so particular. Pleased to know decisions on return to service, by LH Top management.

Yes

Move those passengers, however you can. Be it a little economical, as efficient as manageable.

Bought tickets with emirates. Can’t wait!!

Can’t really understand why more A380s weren’t sold - it’s just the best aircraft for passengers. Thought India & China would snap it up for a start!

Unfortunately Thai Airways just made the opposite decision and plans to sell their 6 A380s. As I fly often to Thailand, Thai clearly lost a passenger and A380 fan to Lufthansa. Thai has 3 daily flights between Germany and Bangkok. I wonder if the A380 could have improved efficiency on this route and possibly others. In addition its a passenger magnet and object of reputation.

@meibing4912

Жыл бұрын

Changed airline operations have made larger airplanes profitable again as the spoke-hub model is being challenged. Of course the A380 will always be high-maintenance cost due to the 4 engines. So enjoy while it lasts.

Thank goodness BA brought all 12 of theirs back. Don't think there are any plans to shelve them any time soon either. 👍

In this presentation, no particular reason was given as to why it was such a good decision to bring the A380 back. Nonetheless, I look forward to flying to Heathrow from San Francisco in September on one of these Giants.

You would think if it was such a great move, all of them would be out of storage and flying. There are still many of them still in storage and up for sale

@ant2312

Жыл бұрын

you just want that

Yeah Lufthansa ate their own words when they said they will never reactivate their A380s again. Then boom... the passenger numbers suddenly exploded and with no new aircraft deliveries from Boeing and Airbus, they have no choice but to put the A380 back in service again.

If they are making money, fly ‘em. If not, park ‘em. Too easy!

Nothing more iconic than the SuperJumbo

@aviationlba747

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, there is. The original jumbo. 747.

@ameerali.ouarda

Жыл бұрын

@@aviationlba747it’s not a super jump though is it?

@-mathijs

Жыл бұрын

​@@aviationlba747 cry about it

@PatrickNyc83

Жыл бұрын

Lol, super jumbo is a name they gave it to try and one up the 747, no commercial plane is as iconic as the queen of the skies and i doubt the 380 will ever be on the same level considering it's already on its way out of service is most airlines.

@ameerali.ouarda

Жыл бұрын

@@PatrickNyc83 it is one up from the 747 though. The 747 is already out of service on most airlines.

Well done Lufthansa foor bringing back the A380.

Pls more Lufthansa A380 in Frankfurt

The best plane for passengers

As long as there is a demand fly it

I wonder if Air France will follow this lead? Thoughts?

@rulewski33

Жыл бұрын

Not likely, they scrapped their 6? A380s already completely.

@davidcoker7989

Жыл бұрын

@@rulewski33 That is sadly what I feared. I couldn't remember if they stored them or gotten rid of them altogether. Thanks.

@r12004rewy

Жыл бұрын

Not sure AF were really that enthusiastic about the 380 and couldn't wait to retire then early.

Should fly them 10 more years

If only it resulted in them getting made again 😢

Quad-Jets aren't out the woods yet lol.

You spent 450 million dollars on a jet that hasn't even been out for 2 decades. Man if I spent 6.3 billion dollars for 14 aircraft I would use them.

It will likely have proved to be too early Airbus has closed the 380 production. Things are quickly retuning to normal after covid and so are the global economy, so travel will also pick up again, and there 380s will be suitable for China, India, Africa and Emirates.

Lufthansa is always hesitant and confused. Their fleet management and upgrade programs are years behind the competition.

This aiplane is the only airplane that makes me want to fly.

and yet still the A380 haters won't apologise

@MasterofBlitz

Жыл бұрын

Solid plane it is, but when you need to fill at least 90-95% capacity to make money otherwise you lose money, I think the A350, B777 sounds like better options especially during off peak travel season (January-April) when travel demand is low.

Now read the statements from Spohr in German!

If you could book A380 flights (ensured) passengers would pay a premium for it.

@ant2312

Жыл бұрын

you can and they do and I have

You didn’t give any hard evidence why they were happy they brought the plane back just kept saying that they’re happy they brought it back. Why? Gave them more needed capacity? What?

@ant2312

Жыл бұрын

so what you mean is it hurts you the A380 coming back and you can't say anything positive about it

Good decision

Absolutely, More a380s in manila Lufthansa Technik

Still don't understand why A380 was not profitable pre-pandemic. Just pack all the long distance travellers into the sardine can and you can reduce one smaller plane in the sky. Boom less congestion in all ways.

@doujinflip

Жыл бұрын

Passengers generally prefer direct flights, and airlines want to reduce the costs of fuel and maintenance. The A380 has a limited range of itineraries it economically satisfies.

I prefer flying nonestop to Europe from LA, and even better if its an A380!!!. Lufthansa just moved to the front of the pack whenever I purchase my next ticket to europe!!!.

Courageous corporate decision which is beingmvalidated by flying public.

Ironically, Singapore Airlines have completely phased out A380s. Yes, Spohr made correct decision

I am the 5

@awatercolourist

Жыл бұрын

Indeed you are! 😊

Wonder if AF regrets the decision scrapping theirs

@randomplanenoob

Жыл бұрын

They still had a couple stored didn't they

@leodreyfus6712

Жыл бұрын

@@randomplanenoob They do I just wish they'd use them

@randomplanenoob

Жыл бұрын

@@leodreyfus6712 fr Thai also wants to get them back to service

@heidirabenau511

Жыл бұрын

​​@@randomplanenoob Really? I thought Thai was happy with their current fleet.

@randomplanenoob

Жыл бұрын

@@heidirabenau511 they wanted to sell them off but they thought it wouldn't be the best idea so they are considering re-entering them to service

A380 will forever be the best and safest aircraft in the world

Why do you pronounce Lufthansa like that?

Airbus should setup a new factory for it, possibly in the middle east where most of the A380 customers are. Restart production there, then possibly work towards an A380neo eventually.

@0741921

Жыл бұрын

Not enough demand

@awatercolourist

Жыл бұрын

@@0741921 Hi! I believe what bbbl67 meant was to start a small production line in the Middle East just to cater for Middle Eastern carriers. I do not think, though, that an A380neo will garner any further demand from non-Middle East customers.

@danharold3087

Жыл бұрын

We like to hear about more A380s flying but airlines would rather be flying new 2 engine planes in most cases. The location of the factory will not increase demand. Airbus shut down the line for a reason. That has not changed. The world has enough A380s. Somewhat more then 1/2 of the A380s produced have been returned to service.

@awatercolourist

Жыл бұрын

@@danharold3087 Hi Dan! I was actually thinking about the 2-engines vs. 4-engines thing while I was typing. International airlines aside, most airlines would rather fly 2-engined aircraft, and it is understandable. The sheer capacity of the A380, as it turned out, was unwarranted and smaller large aircraft seem to suite most routes very well. It’s a pity, though; the A380 is such an iconic aircraft now.

@johniii8147

Жыл бұрын

LOL yeah no.

Bring them all back....from business class customer's perspective