Another way to think about the A380 and EK is the hub , DXB.
DXB was running just about at capacity before Covid came along. When the recovery happens ( and it will imho) the airport will once again burst at its seams . With no appetite to build and develop DWC the 380 becomes ‘useful’ again. Far cheaper to fund the 380 than a new mega airport.
So, I think the 380 will be around for a while ( although I’m really not sure how they can ramp up sufficient pilot numbers in an expedient fashion).
Last edited by Tight Seat; 27th Nov 2020 at 15:08.