[Daus]

"The A380 will be the future of air travel," its chairman, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, said.

This is a niche plane. It will have value in a small amount of long haul, high volume, international flights. Also, some of the cargo people will pick it up.

Boeing decided to bet the larger market niche. Planes which could function as long haul international, or medium haul domestic.

Ego is what usually does you in. The 380 is an ego plane.

[Red Badger]

It will be perfect for HAJJIs!.......

[jveritas]

Ego is what usually does you in. The 380 is an ego plane.

You nailed it.