Qantas to phase out A380s

[mbe1510]

Qantas has released its FY26 results. There is a line that the A380s will now begin to be retired from calendar year 2028. Will be sad to see the A380s go - really enjoyed flying those roomy planes.

 

[tassie6]

Qantas has released its FY26 results. There is a line that the A380s will now begin to be retired from calendar year 2028. Will be sad to see the A380s go - really enjoyed flying those roomy planes.

Shame, also still negotiating for replacement planes, from the same report:

"Qantas continues to work with Airbus and Boeing on firming up additional A250 and 787 orders to replace these retiring aircraft and meet future growth requirements."

 

[LondonAussie]

Qantas has released its FY26 results. There is a line that the A380s will now begin to be retired from calendar year 2028. Will be sad to see the A380s go - really enjoyed flying those roomy planes.

Agree it’s always been the most comfortable quiet and smooth ride. I don’t get the hype of the 787, I’d choose an A380 any day.

 

[Spacetravel]

Agree it’s always been the most comfortable quiet and smooth ride. I don’t get the hype of the 787, I’d choose an A380 any day.

Completely agree, my only complaint about the a380 is the dated economy cabin, which there is going to be absolutely no plans to refurbish now. Not a fan of the 787 but hopefully the a350 is a comfortable replacement.

 

[mbe1510]

Agree it’s always been the most comfortable quiet and smooth ride. I don’t get the hype of the 787, I’d choose an A380 any day.

As someone who does a lot of flying down the back of the bus. I will try to seek out an A380 for any long-haul travel unless it can't be avoided.

Think the best part is that there is room to stretch your legs regardless of what cabin you fly whereas the 787 or A330 you feel like a bit of pain for standing around the galley.

Lucky Emirates remains committed to them for some time yet.

Big downside as Spacetravel said is that the Y cabin is the same as it was when it debuted in 2008. Really, really showing its age with those screens and arm rests that barely stay up.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Agree it’s always been the most comfortable quiet and smooth ride. I don’t get the hype of the 787, I’d choose an A380 any day.

There you go I never got the hype of the a380! Much prefer a350/a330, the latter for economy. 787 is fine in premium.

 

[tassie6]

 

[mviy]

I hope LHR is the last destination to lose A380 flights but with the launch of Sunrise I am a bit sceptical of that. Would love to see Classic Reward availability in J/F improve on the A380 flights to LHR

 

[Quickstatus]

A380 retirements brought forward by 4 years starting 2028

Firm orders 12 A350 and 12 B787
Discussions with Airbus and Boeing e converting optinos to firm orders for further 20

 

[esseeeayeenn]

Among the other announcements today, QF has announced the phase out of the A380.
This was one of the few factors which was still tempting me to book QF to Europe.
Being able to pick up the A380 for SIN-LHR made flying PER-SIN-LHR-CDG a viable option.
I've done PER-CDG direct and I'm not a fan.
Especially not on a 787 with no F cabin.
And with a huge J fare premium for the "privilege" of a direct flight.
If I do book with QF this will push me towards a codeshare on EK metal.
Will anyone else change their plans because of this?

 

[Quickstatus]

Will anyone else change their plans because of this?

Some of us have already changed regardless of any QF announcements......
Latest QF announcement is immaterial
Show me the product first, then i will decide. In the meantime........

 

[Keter]

Points upgrades into the F cabin are going to be basically non-existent. It's an old and minor issue, but I really do not know what Qantas will do to encourage people to reach for P1 status. With only six seats, points upgrades into F will go to CL members and the occasional revenue passenger.

 

[Saab34]

I hope LHR is the last destination to lose A380 flights but with the launch of Sunrise I am a bit sceptical of that. Would love to see Classic Reward availability in J/F improve on the A380 flights to LHR

Id imagine they will keep them more local to Singapore or something which will be easier to swap out equipment last minute.

The fleet in its dying years will likely become more unreliable as they don’t commit to large scale engineering fixes and instead opt for short term band aids.

Will the A330s go to other operators or scrapped?

 

[bdl]

"premiumisation"