This from the Sydney Morning Herald:
Emirates drops A380 superjumbo service to US
I wondered whether Emirates were setting their sights too high with a twice daily service to New York, one with the A380 and the other with a B777. Saudia/PanAm tried it with a 747SP during the 70's and it was quite quickly discontinued for lack of passengers.
Is it really the recession or is it that the bulk of passengers are finding a 12 plus hour direct flight just too much to bear? OK if your employer pays for First or Business (or you are just plain rich
) I guess but for all others???