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The Second Airbus A380 From Singapore Airlines to Be Stored in Tarbes

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Tarbes - On February 9, Europe's biggest aircraft storage company Tarmac Aerosave welcomed the second Airbus A380 on its storage site in Tarbes, France. Like the first, the aircraft was previously operated by Singapore Airlines. (airlinerwatch.com) More...

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bsampson
Bill Sampson 4
This is one area of commercial aviation I just do not understand. Just another head-scratching issue that plague this industry. I just used a $900 Delta voucher I received last year for taking a "bump" which turned out to be a simple 3 hour delay to my day. Compensation for over-booking must be costing the airlines a fortune. Maybe someone could explain how over-booking a flight is a good business practice.
Jgessing
John Gessing 1
I think it has to do with people not showing up for a flight and still wanting a refund on their ticket. SO it leaves potentially empty seats, money that could be had.

Nearly four decades ago, American Airlines launched the revenue management revolution with its yield management strategy. This was an approach based on the fundamental premise that inventory was perishable and all customers were not created equal. The carrier focused on maximizing revenue ...

https://www.sabre.com/insights/the-evolution-of-airline-revenue-management-defining-the-next-generation-approach/

charlesmills
Charles Mills 1
My fiance is a flight attendant. She sent me a text the other day that due to weight and balance, they had to give out 23 $1300 vouchers for her flight. Insane.
shenghaohan
Shenghao Han 6
With too many seats for cheaper airlines and no market for fright conversion... these giants are not looking good in the second hand market...
CaptainFreedom
A sad waste of resources.
bettiem
bettiem 1
Hmmm. White elephants literally, figuratively and economically.
linbb
linbb 0
Sounds like the end is near for them as the 787-10 is coming there way soon.
yr2012
matt jensen 3
If they don't get the Trent engines off the 787's, they'll be mothballed too.
andyc852
Looks like engine issues are plaguing nearly all engine manufacturers inc RR and P&W
andyc852
And Airbus A350-1000
1786
if airlines have to discard that expensive aircraft in 10 years then it is not worth. how come some of the united 747's were running for 24 years or more with passengers
Jgessing
John Gessing 2
I don't think they "have to" get rid of them as much as new options, new cabin layouts (First Class Showers etc..) become available on newer models. Older ones are retired for cargo. I know AA sold off all of it's MD-11's to Fed-Ex who still flies them today.

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df1sp
HP Baumeister 2
that's the problem w/ those forums (and beyond!): people with not even half-baked "fake information" are chiming in; suggest to educate yourself on Airbus and how the company is structured! Start by googling the CEO.
jetserf
jetserf 2
Both of those manufacturers are very capable.
bernhardcarl
Bernhard Carl 1
well half of the Airbus is the product from the same people who brought to you and still bringing to you Mercedes, BMW and Porsche......judt saying

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