Originally Posted by
daelight
Perhaps it the case that US carrier wouldn't touch European made super jumbo as they would 'lose face' or 'unpatriotic' ? Not sure the US market would save the A380, but the jealousy shown by US when EU show them up with superior aircraft for its type, is pretty obvious.
Don't think that's the case - more that the US Airlines Business model has changed and they prefer point - to -point and frequency on long haul - they switched to the 767 and then the 777 a long time ago
Wikipedia lists over 40 B-747-400 operators and only one (NW) is American
The twins give them a lot more flexibility and the economics are better if you can fill the front end
Pity tho' the A380 is by far the most comfortable and quietest aircraft from a SLC view - I always choose it over an A 330/340 or a B777 if there's a choice