Yes, QF11/12 is missing out on the A380 most days at the moment. QF need 3 A380's to do a daily LHR service and generally like to have 1 spare in SYD. But with only 4 A380's currently in service the 1 spare is all they have to do LAX.
4 are in the current rotation as of today (OQB, OQD, OQH & OQK)
OQJ has been in the hangar at Sydney since 29 August, presumably for a wing spar check.
OQA has been moved from the desert to LAX for pre-entry preparations, which will take some to complete and will probsably involve a move to Abu...
I Rang the QF Platiinum number yesterday afternoon to have a friends booking linked to mine and have his seat moved next to me. I only waited 2 mins on hold and was then answered by a lady who understood what I wanted. However, for some strange reason she had to call the 'Help Desk' to get the...
There are now 3 in active service (OQD, J, K), with 2 in Abu Dhabi undergoing refurb/maintenance (OQB, OQH) and 1 more has just gone from Victorville to Los Angeles for prep to service (OQG).
Unsuccessful bid, Red e-deal > J on QF520 SYD/BNE yesterday (22/2), for 2 @ $150 + 0 points each. I didn't really expect success but, as WP, QF kindly blocked the middle seat so, we had the row to ourselves, pretty full flight too. So thanks QF for that.