Despite the A380 obituaries written during the peak of the pandemic, the giant aircraft type is proving to be more resilient than previously thought. After sitting on the fence for the past two years, the latest airline deciding to bring back the superjumbo is Etihad Airways, which will deploy the type to London next summer. Let’s take a look at this exciting news in today’s video!
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Very much excited
A380 just makes too much of sense for high peak traffic between peak destinations.
Whatever slim chance I have of ever flying on an A380 (if there was a chance) has marginally improved.
Yay!! Go A380!!!
Yes all this time i knew all along that it will return it's A380s back into commercial service soon and one of more interesting fact about this is that Etihad Airways is the last airline to announce it's A380 return to service in early 2023.
The best First Class is returning
The real news will be when Airbus announce that production of the A380 will re-commence due to popular demand. In the meantime, carriers announcing their return to commercial flight instead of being sold off or converted to cargo use is an important step in that direction. Hopefully, the Russian war in Ukraine will end quickly now and Russia sees a massive shift in its political circumstances, rejoining the global community and the reopening of its airspace. That alone will see a surge in travel from Asia as flight times will be shortened. Please note, that I am fully aware that there are far more important reasons as to why the war in Ukraine must end and peace restored. Not only to the country, but to the minds and souls of Ukrainians living daily in fear.
The Residence suite gets a renaissance
I wonder when they will return the Ethad A380 Will return to Los Angeles
If these airlines are bringing back the 380, why can't they bring back the 747? I want the return of the Queen!
Smart move in my opinion. I am wanting to fly on the A380 this summer, just not sure where to yet. And I will fly on the 747 as well.
This is exciting! Very sensible especially with the continued 777X delays.
It's gratifying to see that this plane can be successful after all. Too iconic a plane to put to pasture so soon.
Wonder if AF regrets scrapping theirs. Also wonder if pax get naughty in those suits 😀 😀 😀
YES, best airplan ever.
I hope it becomes one of those planes that just stay for decades, like the 737. Once they figure out how to safely use hydrogen as a fuel for everything there won't even be any reason for feeling guilty of flying around the globe. Loving it.
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Only a fool would have Etihad retire their A380s! Etihad and the A380 are one of the best combinations in aviation if you ask me.
The giant is far from dead. One of the best airplanes in the skyes.
Oh my goodness. I thought they said they'll retire it cause it was a gas-eating dinosaur.
Good luck trying to train enough pilots to crew these. Must take some time.
The pandemic may have been devastating for commercial aviation, but this is a mode of transport we as a species need to get around our planet. It was always going to bounce back fast once we got vaccines and COVID-friendly safe travel schemes in place. The European airport chaos and similar stuff in the US proved that. Air traffic will continue to grow on its upward trajectory and there will be airports with increasingly tight slot constrains and busy, high volume routes again. The A380, while niche, is perfect for those routes and accessing those airports. I was surprised at some comments made during the pandemic about COVID being the final nail in the coffin for the A380. I always believed it would return strongly and apart from Air France, China Southern, Thai Airways and Malaysia Airlines, the two latter having financial troubles, the A380 is set to return with most of its operators. I have never travelled to places where Etihad’s A380 used to fly, but I’d love to try it if I get the chance.
YES, very excited, this video made me look at the a380 and appreciate it an see how beautiful it is
A380 is by far the best aircraft to fly from passenger point of view. After pandemic this is the best choice to fulfill the demand. Now its very hard to get tickets and if you get it then you pay a very high price which is unfair. For holidays more than half amount goes to air travel. A380 is solution.
Oh come on…isn’t the real reason that Boeing can’t deliver new aircraft orders the main issue?
I think Etihad has the best looking A380’s of any airline so I’m super happy they’re coming back!
Yes i am
Passengers love it so bring it back
Most of them will come back to service with the new hydrogen hybrid powered engines.
very exciting!!!!
Excellent News!
very happy a380 is returning
I’m very glad it returned. Now it can fly to different destinations across the globe and might also be used for the Abu Dhabi GP flyover in 2023 along with the Dreamliner
Yay!, Thanks Etihad!, Soon You Can Serve A380 To New Bulacan Airport Soon!
Swiss Air Lines is buying 5 A350 😉
Yes….Of course & hope going to flight again as well as production line again with new planned A380 plus ☺️🙏
I’m soooo excited about A380 coming back to Etihad and all other airlines.