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Originally posted by SQ228 View PostDefinitely SKP could be joining SKN which is presumably being refitted. I’d almost go as far as guaranteeing that none of SKF-K will be looked at for refitting until all of SKL-R is done. SKH is probably just getting some routine maintenance done- those early A380s seem to need a lot of it.
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Aviation tag is selling parts of original SKA & SKB. Sad but chance to own a cool part
https://www.cnn.com/travel/amp/airbu...tag/index.html
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Originally posted by schilling04 View PostHello, does anyone know when the new Business Class in the A380 will be fly on the route to Frankfurt (SQ25/SQ26)?
Is there a chance for December 2020?
Thanks
Some A380 services have been cut and using the 77W to China so it might give some slack for refitting.
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This might explain why the A380 cabin refits have stalled.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=251WGe1MiLk
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Originally posted by FN-GM View PostThis might explain why the A380 cabin refits have stalled.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=251WGe1MiLk
They've already done two, so they now have 7 in the new config, and seem to be in the process of doing at least one more.
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Yes SQ will still continue to do the refit for at least another 7 A380s. The oldest 4 in the fleet wil most unlikely to be done as these 4 as reported by AB that they potentially have wing crack issues and have issued ADs to have them checked periodically since last year.
We could very likely see SQ operating 15 A380s in the next 2 years.
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3 points to compare LH and SQ:
1) Seat Load Factor
Lufthansa was never happy with their A380 fleet as for most of the time they are not able to sell the massive increase of Economy seats on the A380. Very different to SQ as they have lots of transit passengers in SIN.
2) Government pays salaries
In Germany, employers can apply for a special program where they promise to keep employees in the long run but are allowed to send them home for some months. The government in return pays employees 60% of their net salary to avoid hardship. While LH still has to pay for social security, they don't have to pay for the salaries.
3) LH owns their A380
All 14 aircraft are owned and written off already. LH doesn't need any cash flow to pay for leasing rates or depreciation.
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SQ will still need to fly the A380s on some long-haul routes, but it can reduce the frequency by temporary reducing or cancelling its other widebody aircraft for example still using its A380 from SIN to SYD while reducing a 777 flight. But overall, there will be excess capacity and will see some A380s on the ground.
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Based on recent reports, nothing suggests they’re cutting back on their original plan of refitting all of SKF-SKT.
In reality, progress has been terrible...3 years after the initial announcement only SKS has rolled out refitted. SKF-SKI will easily be at least 13+yrs old by the time their $30mil refit has been done. Hmmmmm.
Are any of the other -A380s leases btw?
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