I cant believe for a minute (when we were told by some 'commentators' the GLA service was full of EDI catchment pax) that there wasnt likely to be a decent drop in GLA figured when EDI EK was launched. To be only 15% reduction (noting other UK route drops incl MAN also) I would have thought this is not particularly unusual or unexpected unless rate increases month on month significantly. The majority of travellers IMO will not give two hoots if its an A380 or not, and further more will not change their very cost sensitive plans if there is (as there currently is) significant discounts on other services at EDI. Unless the EK booking system changes (outwith launch publicity) there is no fanfare made during booking about the aircraft type and is actually quite subtle (except additional later info when booking eg F )