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Old 5th Jun 2021, 13:37
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aussiefarmer
 
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Xulu

Thanks for bringing some sense to the discussion Xulu.

Fly Dubai integration might actually bring A380s return forward. It's all about feeding the hub and economies of scale. B737s do not compete with A380s.
Totally different product, range and routes with a variety of pax segments.

When demand recovers, most if not all A380s will fly. EK will certainly look for their replacement but this crisis is going to have an impact in their future ability to purchase frames - particularly when whale residual values are close to zero.
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