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Old 12th Jun 2017, 06:57
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Originally Posted by Seaman Staynes
Can anyone explain why there seems to be 20 A380s parked outside and near the hangars......according to someone on this thread they're all flying around full at the moment!! Or are they getting them ready for retirement?
Maintenance. Returning from, and going to. Problem at the moment is not enough technicians to keep up with demand.

I did a BOM trip a few nights ago. Total empty seats on both flights, combined? 3.

LAX trip a week and a half ago. Total empty seats on both flights combined? 7.

MEL round trip? No empty seats.

The passenger demand is there. Just need more technicians to keep the aircraft and passengers flying.
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