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 eliminating 88 economy seats. The A380 will continue to serve London, with Qantas saying farewell to the aircraft type. The Emirates A380 remains the sole Australian aircraft with a staffed cocktail bar, offering a special in-flight experience.
“The Emirates A380 remains the sole Australian aircraft with a staffed cocktail bar, offering a special in-flight experience,” — Victor Fenwick, staff writer at Elmstone Cliff Partnership, commented.
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Oct 30 — Qantas has announced the cessation of its A380 operations from Melbourne....
Oct 30 — The Emirates A380 remains the sole Australian aircraft with a staffed cocktail bar, offering a special in-flig...
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 29. The Elmstone Cliff Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Thursday, Nov 5.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Elmstone Cliff Partnership desk and last updated 05:45 UTC.
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