Emirates

[Kevin Farnell]

Don’t need all of them back for BHX, as LGW has lost its 2 class A380 service and downgraded to 3 class 777s

Id the change from a 2 to a 3 class aircraft a downgrade? EK will only put a 3 class aircraft permanently on a route, if they are confident of selling sufficient first class seats. This is likely to bring in far higher revenue than a 2 class aircraft.

 

[Scania1800]

Id the change from a 2 to a 3 class aircraft a downgrade? EK will only put a 3 class aircraft permanently on a route, if they are confident of selling sufficient first class seats. This is likely to bring in far higher revenue than a 2 class aircraft.

3 class means fewer economy seats sold, the 2 classes generate more because economy is a lot more popular than the first class. It’s sort of a downgrade for emirates but not for the customer

 

[gulftraveller]

It is not a downgrade for Emirates as the 3 class aircraft generate higher revenues. They put these aircraft on routes where they believe they can fill the seats.

As for the passenger, there is no difference in economy on a 2 or 3 class aircraft.

 

[Kevin Farnell]

3 class means fewer economy seats sold, the 2 classes generate more because economy is a lot more popular than the first class. It’s sort of a downgrade for emirates but not for the customer

So, why do airlines bother with business and first class? Simple! that's where they make their money. Economy class makes very, very little money for airlines. That's why they often charge extra for things like wifi connectivity in economy, but it's free in business and first. It's also why airlines have introduced premium economy. For a little more leg room and a slightly upgraded menu, they can charge more and get a greater yield. I've often heard it said, that a flight with a full business and first class and an empty economy is profitable. Whereas, a full economy and empty business and first will run at a loss.

 

[Matt995]

Don’t need all of them back for BHX, as LGW has lost its 2 class A380 service and downgraded to 3 class 777s

I thought the Gatwick flight has only been downgraded for March, the 2 class A380 will be back from the summer timetable

 

[Scania1800]

I thought the Gatwick flight has only been downgraded for March, the 2 class A380 will be back from the summer timetable

Should be as expected

 

[Scania1800]

I thought the Gatwick flight has only been downgraded for March, the 2 class A380 will be back from the summer timetable

Seems like KULs EK343/46 Have got the 2 class A380s

 

[Scania1800]

A6-EOP Has Officially left Storage, and now is going through maintenance.
A6-EOP is a 2 class A380 which will be a common BHX plane.

 

[Nethercote2019]

I’ve read reports that it takes 3 months to get back in service

 

[Birmingham Aviation]

It’s actually on time
Today.Due in 20 minutes

 

[Scania1800]

I’ve read reports that it takes 3 months to get back in service

Depends on the condition of the planes, if they require any maintenance after being stored too long then yes it will take an average of 3 months. A6-EUO took only 2 months.

It’s actually on time
Today.Due in 20 minutes

There may be delays at DXB such as traffic / Ground Errors or possible missing passenger, so as long as your not on the flight it doesn’t matter

 

[Matt995]

A6-EOP Has Officially left Storage, and now is going through maintenance.
A6-EOP is a 2 class A380 which will be a common BHX plane.

interesting they have opted to pick the oldest plane to re-enter service, mind you this was the plane that was damaged in maintenance back in August 2019, and it only re-entered service in March 2020 for a few days before covid hit, so maybe it was fully serviced back then, and thus will not require as much heavy maintenance to get it back in the air again?

 

[Scania1800]

interesting they have opted to pick the oldest plane to re-enter service, mind you this was the plane that was damaged in maintenance back in August 2019, and it only re-entered service in March 2020 for a few days before covid hit, so maybe it was fully serviced back then, and thus will not require as much heavy maintenance to get it back in the air again?

Yes, the nose completely collapsed. It was fixed and then immediately stored after 3 months after being repaired, which is why they chose to bring EOP back rather than EUZ

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Yes, the nose completely collapsed.

I presume you mean the nose gear.

 

[Scania1800]

I presume you mean the nose gear.

 

[Matt995]

A6-EOP Has Officially left Storage, and now is going through maintenance.
A6-EOP is a 2 class A380 which will be a common BHX plane.

A6-EOQ has also left storage today and gone to maintenance, as the aircraft is in Expo 2020 scheme, presumably will require a paint job too!

so the current A380 615 seater fleet status:-

A6-EOP maintenance at DXB
A6-EOQ maintenance at DXB
A6-EOR stored at DWC
A6-EOS stored at DWC
A6-EOX stored at DWC
A6-EOY stored at DWC
A6-EUN in service
A6-EUO in service
A6-EUP in service
A6-EUQ in service
A6-EUX in service
A6-EUY in service
A6-EUZ stored at DWC
A6-EVA in service
A6-EVB in service

 

[Scania1800]

A6-EOQ has also left storage today and gone to maintenance, as the aircraft is in Expo 2020 scheme, presumably will require a paint job too!

so the current A380 615 seater fleet status:-

A6-EOP maintenance at DXB
A6-EOQ maintenance at DXB
A6-EOR stored at DWC
A6-EOS stored at DWC
A6-EOX stored at DWC
A6-EOY stored at DWC
A6-EUN in service
A6-EUO in service
A6-EUP in service
A6-EUQ in service
A6-EUX in service
A6-EUY in service
A6-EUZ stored at DWC
A6-EVA in service
A6-EVB in service

A6-EOQ has a vinyl actually, emirates only repaint their aircraft if its 8-10 years of age

 

[Birmingham Aviation]

Heads up.

Emirates timings from 26th March
DXB 7.40+2hrs -12.25pm BHX
BHX 14.25pm - 00.25+2hrs DXB

DXB 14.55+2hrs-19.40pm BHX
BHX 21.40pm - 7.55pm+2 DXB

 

[Scania1800]

Heads up.

Emirates timings from 26th March
DXB 7.40+2hrs -12.25pm BHX
BHX 14.25pm - 00.25+2hrs DXB

DXB 14.55+2hrs-19.40pm BHX
BHX 21.40pm - 7.55pm+2 DXB

Good old 14:25 emirates has to be the best part of a summer day

 

[Birmingham Aviation]

Good old 14:25 emirates has to be the best part of a summer day

Most certainly