When will the A380 J class refit be completed?

[goldenhorn]

I've just booked a J class Classic Reward SIN-MEL for 2 Feb 2020 and wondering how likely it is that the new A380 refits will be done by then.

I think I heard somewhere they will be completed by the end of 2020, but can anyone confirm?

As an aside, it seems that more award availability is being released. I initially made a J class booking SIN-BNE on EK because I couldn't find a direct flight to Sydney for 2 pax, but today was able to book the SIN-SYD (via MEL) with no trouble at all. So I'm now cancelling the EK flights which will save me time and staying at BNE airport hotel.

 

[moa999]

End of 2020 is correct.
From information posted on AusBT the last aircraft is due to go to Dresden in Nov 2020, and will likely return to service mid-December so Qantas has all 12 A380s for the summer peak.

By Feb 2020 probably 4 complete so you'd have a 35-40% chance.

 

[goldenhorn]

End of 2020 is correct.
From information posted on AusBT the last aircraft is due to go to Dresden in Nov 2020, and will likely return to service mid-December so Qantas has all 12 A380s for the summer peak.

By Feb 2020 probably 4 complete so you'd have a 35-40% chance.

OK. Thanks for that info!

 

[jakeseven7]

I actually love the Skybed so will be a bit sad to see it go but the Business Suite is excellent

 

[goldenhorn]

I actually love the Skybed so will be a bit sad to see it go but the Business Suite is excellent

It's an evening flight so I'll probably go to sleep asap. As long as there's a comfortable flat bed, I'm happy!