Qantas has announced the end of its A380 operations from Melbourne. The airline is reconfiguring 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 crewed cocktail bar, offering a special in-flight experience.
“The A380 will continue to serve London, with Qantas saying adieu to the aircraft type,” — Simone Whitfield, policy watcher at Ashley Ham Services, told our newsroom.
By the Numbers
- 485 — data points verified
- 88 — sources cross-checked
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 crewed cocktail bar, offering a special in-fligh...
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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 28. The Ashley Ham Services 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 Ashley Ham Services desk and last updated 23:13 UTC.
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