Emirates to launch A380 service to JFK
Jun 22nd, 2008 | 06:51 AM
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Because seat revenues for international, long distance aircraft are the highest, the A380 is the most efficient plane if it is full. Which, of course, is the goal of every airline. Regional aircraft are the worst because of frequent take off and landings. Those routes will be seriously curtailed in the future. The A380 maybe turn out to be a savior for international travel as no other current aircraft can deliver it's level of efficiency.
As far as regional airline upgrading their current fleets that is not going to happen because there will be a plethora of new, lightly used aircraft on the market due to other airlines going out of business.
"Also, wonder how much longer the waiting will be for bags, security etc etc., given that it's a massive number of people on board?"
Convenience will not longer be a factor for airlines as they will be happy just to be in business and you will be happy just to be able to fly to your destination.
Jun 22nd, 2008 | 07:59 AM
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The 773ER and the upcoming 748 already matches the 380's efficiency in terms of cost per seat miles. And the 787 and 350 will surpass it.
The 380's advantage is at slot controlled airports. Like LHR, NRT, and in a limited sense JFK. Each pairs of slots at these airports are expensive and hard to get, so you want to have the highest capacity to serve these airports.
The 380's advantage is at slot controlled airports. Like LHR, NRT, and in a limited sense JFK. Each pairs of slots at these airports are expensive and hard to get, so you want to have the highest capacity to serve these airports.
Jun 22nd, 2008 | 08:18 AM
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Airports will reconfigure and markets will adjust in the short term.
And as far as the A350 & 787.
Who knows. They still have a long way to go and the market may not support them at all. A 20 percent improvement in fuel efficiency is not enough to offset fuel prices.
Jun 22nd, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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<i>And as far as the A350 & 787.
Who knows. They still have a long way to go and the market may not support them at all.</i>
Well, if the market doesn't support these planes, then that doesn't say much for the future of air travel. In terms of size and range, both of these planes are aimed at the bulk of the international routes being flown today.
Who knows. They still have a long way to go and the market may not support them at all.</i>
Well, if the market doesn't support these planes, then that doesn't say much for the future of air travel. In terms of size and range, both of these planes are aimed at the bulk of the international routes being flown today.
