1 min readBy Aaron Bailey
Qantas Ends This 16-Hour Nonstop Airbus A380 Route In 1 Month: See Affected Flights Now
Softened economy demand prompts Qantas to swap A380 for more flexible 787-9 capacity while premium cabins hold firm.
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Australian flag carrier Qantas has plans to axe its Airbus A380 service to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) from Melbourne Airport (MEL) this coming October 22, as the airline opts to deploy the Boeing 787-9 on the route instead. This will leave the United States with just A380 services from the airline's home of Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).
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- September 18, 2026
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