Manni From Korea, joined Nov 2001, 4220 posts, RR: 24 Reply 1, posted (3 years 1 month 3 weeks 4 days 3 hours ago) and read 3425 times:
Before anyone jumps to conclusions, such as Turner was right, the article dates from september 4th.
Also,
"The carrier, Europe's second-biggest, after Air France-KLM Group, had originally expected to receive the first of 15 A380s on order at the end of 2007."
Looks to me in line, with the 6 month delay announced 3 months ago. LH expects to take delivery, roughly half a year later than planned.
(the end of 2007 includes 31/12/07 and the summer of 2008 starts at 21/06/08)
JAAlbert From United States, joined Jan 2006, 584 posts, RR: 1 Reply 2, posted (3 years 1 month 3 weeks 4 days ago) and read 3063 times:
So what sorta route does an airline use just one plane on? I imagine using one aircraft on a long haul route will be very inefficient in terms of staffing.
For instance, say LH 738 flies the A380 FRA to HKG on Monday. On Tuesday,LH 738 flies the route using a 747. Tuesday, LH 739 flies the 380 back to FRA with a fresh 380 crew while Monday's crew continues its layover. On Wednesday LH 738 flies the 380 back to HKG with a fresh 380 crew. On Thursday, LH 739 flies the 380 back to FRA with Monday's 380 crew. On Friday LH 738 goes out with Tuesday's crew and the cycle repeats. Meanwhile the same cycle is repeating with the 747 crew. So it looks like an extra crew is required to maintain the route with only one jet and the airline is forced to give the crew a layover with an extra day.
Can the cabin crew switch between A380s and 747s or is the entire crew dedicated to only one aircraft type?
Is such a staffing issue a problem for an airline?
Airbazar From United States, joined Sep 2003, 3883 posts, RR: 9 Reply 4, posted (3 years 1 month 3 weeks 3 days 23 hours ago) and read 2948 times:
Quoting JAAlbert (Reply 2): So what sorta route does an airline use just one plane on? I imagine using one aircraft on a long haul route will be very inefficient in terms of staffing.
Just about any trans-Atlantic route they feel could use the A380. Most likely JFK.
Lp0815 From Singapore, joined Oct 2005, 208 posts, RR: 1 Reply 6, posted (3 years 1 month 3 weeks 3 days 8 hours ago) and read 1874 times:
Quoting Singapore_Air (Thread starter): Lufthansa is a Member of Star Alliance - The Airline Network for Earth, and KrisFlyer - the Frequent Flyer Programme from Singapore Airlines Limited.
LH is NOT a member of KrisFlyer.
While it is correct that KrisFlyer members can accrue and redeem mileage on LH flights, LH maintains its own FF program "Miles & More".
Singapore_Air From United Kingdom, joined Nov 2000, 13606 posts, RR: 25 Reply 7, posted (3 years 1 month 3 weeks 3 days 8 hours ago) and read 1860 times:
Singapore_Air From United Kingdom, joined Nov 2000, 13606 posts, RR: 25 Reply 10, posted (3 years 1 month 3 weeks 3 days 3 hours ago) and read 959 times:
I don't think I can as I am not a first Class Member. But if you send me a blank e-mail through my profile I will reply immediately.
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