My impression is that the A380 was an impressively big plane (not that attractive, like a big flying beluga) but just too costly to operate and maintain.
747? Just a gorgeous airship.
https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/tech/2019/02/18/boeing-777x-airbus-a380/
Maybe a more salient article.
The A380 is a really comfortable plane to fly in as a passenger. At least on the Signapore Airlines and BA versions I’ve been on.
It is big though and a pain to board and deplane.
My impression is that the A380 was an impressively big plane (not that attractive, like a big flying beluga) but just too costly to operate and maintain.
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It’s efficient enough to be competitive.
The problem is airlines and passengers prefer point to point routes rather than going through a hub. The A380 is strictly meant to fly from one hub to another.