Merged: QF to receive first A380 Sept 19

[Flight Detent]

I watched the channel 9 news that showed the handover etc in france, with the speel that told us how this huge white elephant will be more fuel efficient than a B747.
Well, that may be so, but only when it's completely FULL of pax, and it's a very big machine to fill on any specific flight!

Whereas the B744 is somewhat smaller, and much easier to fill on any specific flight.

So, after all the initial hype has passed, Q will have it's work cut out to fill this beast every flight, otherwise it will continue to be a very expensive white elephant!

..I'm one that will never see the inside of one!

Cheers...FD...

[whatever6719]

What are u talking about? The aircraft doesnt carry that many more than a 747 ( im guessing maybe 100 or so at most ) and from where im standing, QF 744s are packed to the rafters anyway.
Bring it on!!!!!

[Qantas 787]

What a stuff up - I am sure someone will blame Airbus for it. At least the naming ceremony is on the 30th so they have time to fix it up. Fairly embarassing regardless of who is responsible.

[Wod]

Flight Detent

I think you miss the point with this aircraft.

Roughly 25% capacity increase for negligible extra fuel burn into ports with severe slot constraints like SYD and LHR represents a profit improvement with capacity growth.

Sound business.

But it would help if you had half competent people on the PR side.

[overwinger]

360 deg view of Qantas A380 Interior

Here is a link to the Qantas A380 interiors
http://www.a380delivery.com/qantas/p...our/tour/index

[overwinger]

Qantas A380 Interior 360 deg View

Here is the latest photo's of the Qantas A380.....360 deg views

http://www.a380delivery.com/qantas/p...our/tour/index





Working QF A380 link HERE.

Tail Wheel

[NIGELINOZ]

There is a helicopter circling over London at the moment (4pm London Time,Saturday 20/9) with a giant Qantas flag in tow.
Sounds like a novel way to promote the new plane!

[Age]

More A380 hating garbage from FD ..

The MEL-LAX route alone is begging for this plane - currently fully loaded & serviced by weight restricted 744ER's (which themselves were custom ordered by QF to replace 744's) that can barely make the trip back ..

The fact that QF are deploying the 2nd & 3rd planes to SYD-LHR despite this demand is proof those routes need it as well ..

Anyway - kudos to Airbus & QF for the launch in Toulouse - that light show on the plane was absolute quality !

EDIT: Touchdown in Sydney just shown live on Ch.7 - approx 9am AEST

[Autobrakes4]

speedbird (or any other cabin crew),

Why would any current Qantas Onboard managers (non QCCA) want to go to the 380, and take the pay cut? Or are the "selected" ones (as you put it) going over on their current pay/conditions?? Are the "selected" ones Company favorites ie yes people??

[capt.cynical]

CC compliment

Any body know the CC compliment on this big mother ?
zone by zone if poss.

[flying-spike]

CC

Maybe by post code would be more appropriate!

[QF A330]

OneCustomer Service Manager,
One Customer Service Supervisor,
11 First and Business Flight Attendants and

Nine Flight Attendants

[ditzyboy]

A friend of mine, who just finished is A380 training, said 22.

1 CSM
First 3 F/As
Business 8 F/As
Premium Economy 2 F/As
Economy 1 CSS 7 F/As

[UPPERLOBE]

For the history buffs.

A lot of talk in the media this morning about Qantas' B747 first arrival in SYD in 1971.
Good 'ol VH-EBA still lives and fly's.


Photos: Boeing 747-238B Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net

[NSEU]

Any truth to the rumour that QF got this one cheap... because it was one of the test aircraft (which was riddled with wiring defects).

[capt.cynical]

CC compliment

Thanks, 330 & ditz.

Getting on & off buses will be fun, not to mention checking in & out of Hotels. The CSM will need a calculator and checklist.

Maybe a cattle dog and whip as well.

[Capt Fathom]

And today's paper is still referring to Nancy-Bird Walton.

Like most reporting these days, there is no attempt to check the facts. Near enough is good enough!

[Keg]

Any truth to the rumour that QF got this one cheap... because it was one of the test aircraft (which was riddled with wiring defects).

No. One of the reasons why QF has their aircraft so long behind SQ was specifically because we didn't want any of the early models. I think ours is MSN 13. I think SQ's first aircraft was involved in the test program. Whether or not it's full of defects due to that program is another question entirely.

[2b2]

And today's paper is still referring to Nancy-Bird Walton.

Sunday Mail in Brisbane has done even better -

Nancy-Bird Watson.

[tinpis]

Curious...what age the youngest skipper and how old the oldest?