Qantas A380 reliability issues creeping up again?

[henrus]

The Australian online reporting that a workers light was left in the wing of an A380 and it made a return trip to LAX. Three points of possible detection for the light being left there apparently were missed.

I wonder if those flights had a light payload?

 

[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]