5 Carriers That Ordered But Never Received The Airbus A380

When thinking about the European double-decker aircraft, usually the key carriers come to mind: Emirates (of course), Singapore Airlines, British Airways, Qantas, and a few others. But several more had once thought about operating the type. These airlines even had firm orders placed, and some had examples produced before the whole gig was canceled. In today’s video, we briefly examine a few not-to-be Airbus A380 operators.
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[@MrMakeDo]

Weird to hear all these obscure airlines wanted such a massive plane.

[@emikomina]

Skymark isn't obscure. They are a fairly sizeable LCC in Japan.

[@mirzaahmed6589]

​@@emikominawere. They don't exist anymore.

[@mirzaahmed6589]

Air Austral actually made sense. Reunion is basically France's Hawaii. There's enough demand to fill all the seats, just like ANA does between Tokyo and Honolulu.

[@MrBlazemaster525]

Most of them were optimistic they could challenge the big boys pre-2008

[@magical_catgirl]

@@mirzaahmed6589 Skymark most certainly does still exist. They were bailed out by ANA and some Japanese private equity companies [including a government investment fund]. ANA also took over 3 of the Skymark A380 order.

[@justplanenuts5541]

Out of all the orders that got cancelled for the A380 the Virgin order was the one I was most looking forward to. Would have been gorgeous to see.

[@johniii8147]

It was dead years before it was officially canceled. People in the industry knew they weren’t gonna take it.

[@yourfriendalex6989]

it would be a nice comeback for virgin 747 because of las vegas they were also adding an casino in plane

[@johniii8147]

@@yourfriendalex6989 That was just typical marketing hype of Virgin. Wouldn’t have legally allowed anyway

[@Rei_doll]

I mean, it was the same for the 747

[@Pwj579]

I was aware of Virgin canceling its orders. ironically many model aircraft were made in the Virgin livery based on their early orders.

[@_Erogaki]

Imo, they were really not serious about the orders. They only wanted to ride the PR wave.

[@mirzaahmed6589]

​@@_ErogakiI could never understand the PR stunts. Who needs a casino? Just sit in your seat for 6-10 hours, and then go to the casino when you reach your destination.

[@johniii8147]

@@_ErogakiExactly. Just a classic Branson PR stunt with Airbus

[@riazulislam1541]

Virgin Atlantic 6 cancelled Kingfisher 5 to 10 bankrupt Iran air 12 cancelled and sanctions Transaero 4 bankrupt Air Austral 2 cancelled Skymark 6 cancelled Hong kong airlines 10 cancelled Fedex 10F cancelled Ups 10F cancelled British Airways 8 extra cancelled Qantas 8 extra cancelled Emirates 39 extra cancelled About 125 a380 cancelled orders Only 251 a380 ordered

[@zacherius137]

1:51 so much for their ‘4 engines 4 long haul’ campaign.

[@intouchkhaoviset9155]

Sounds a bit familiar "They say : 4 engines for short haul!"

[@Inigo_The_Son]

For the past 60+ years, I have always chuckled at reports that the next prototype "jumbo" would include such spectacular features as a spa, fitness center, lounges, showers, salon, etc. Of course, any of these features could be included on any wide-body, but no airline would add these non-rev options at the expense of another 12.5 seats in cattle class.

[@NicotineRosberg]

Ah yes our weekly A380 content. As per usual. Thanks Simply Flying!

[@nurrizadjatmiko21]

I like alll currrent A380 operators. One new airline that maybe not impossible ? Global Airlines. We'll just have to wait and see about that new airline

[@user-yc2oz8kc5k]

It would've been interesting to see VS operate the A380. Guess when they saw BA fly it that may have turned them off to it.

[@johniii8147]

They never needed it anyway. They don’t have the connecting network or traffic to support it

[@CaptVirtual]

I reckon Virgin, Kingfisher, Skymark never had any real intent to operate these aircraft; they just wanted some publicity

[@simha06]

Kingfisher actually did plan to operate Blr - SFO 18 hour direct flight. Eventually the airline went bust because of its owner defaulting loans and got caught in a huge scam. Read about him..

[@victorpalamar8769]

After the recession of air travel due to the pandemic, will Airbus restart A380 production?

[@pilotfromgenova9486]

What about Transaero?

[@gregsmith3410]

Amedeo/Doric leasing had 20 orders on the books for years...

[@adow2044]

transaero?

[@samzamanijam]

Iran air has left the chat. They ordered a lot more A380’s and their a more popular airline that all 5 of these airlines. 😅😊😂😢❤

[@hannesm.6054]

I think for hongkong airlines the a380 really has worked so it's really disappointing that they haven't took delivery

[@johniii8147]

It would’ve never work and that’s why they didn’t take delivery

[@davidsewell5509]

Transaero was another

[@gabrielb9010]

Where's Transaero?

[@EuropeanRailfanAlt]

Transaero didn't cancel their order before they went bankrupt

[@KensoranAV]

But didn’t Kingfisher airlines also go bankrupt without cancelling their order

[@EuropeanRailfanAlt]

Well in that case, idk why Transaero wasn't included, maybe because there are more than 5 carriers that ordered the A380 but things didn't go well

[@filledwithvariousknowledge2747]

They also wanted the 747-8I which would’ve given it 4 operators instead of just Air China, Lufthansa and Korean Air

[@mirzaahmed6589]

​@@EuropeanRailfanAltSkymark didn't cancel either. Airbus cancelled unilaterally.

[@OhioOntario]

Hong Kong Airlines and Emirates (for the questions)

[@bringbackmd7579]

Iran Air ... don't forget when they went on their Airbus shopping spree, originally ordered the A380 as part of their mega order ... Many of which are still showing in the books !!

[@samzamanijam]

Exactly what I’m saying

[@DragonFlameSamurai0311]

Maybe one day The a380 will have Cathay Pacific, Ryanair, spirit, a new airline, KLM, delta…

[@gpierre90]

Hi, well answer to your first question, i have two answers, Virgin Atlantic because as you put it, interior design concept and Air Austral but not because of its dense configuration, but rather to see an Airline in the Indian Ocean that is about two-three hours flight away from home being the very first to have the type in their fleet anf livery. Second question, my fav airline that operates the type now, easy 1st Place Emirates Airlines.

[@sainnt]

Arguably, Singapore Airlines has the best first class product, and Emirates has the best economy and premium economy.. ANA has the best business class.

[@edgar8609]

Air Berlin??

[@Mike-xq1cq]

There Was Another Airline That Cancelled It's Orders For The A380 It Was A Russian Airline Called Transaero

[@abhradeepdas9]

I would love to see how Virgin Atlantic would have managed those A380s with those high end amenities

[@Sun-zx7hy]

Skymark airlines because it’s my local airlines I wanna see the A380 at my local airport

[@DiscoveryRoad]

I didn't know Hong Kong Airlines might get an A380, I only thought of what if Cathay got A380

[@electro_sykes]

hong kong airlines should merge with cathay

[@jojoavairf567]

You forgot Air Berlin

[@Mushraf]

Kingfisher

[@amir910]

Iran Air?

[@samzamanijam]

Exactly what I’m saying! 😅

[@Phantomaviation]

without watching the video, skymark air austral transaero kingifsher virgin atlantic

[@user-du1yt3cw9u]

Hongkong airlines and Singapore best

[@dewiz9596]

Quite frankly, I’d be happy to do WITHOUT spending 11 hours on a flight with 839 other passengers. . .

[@nomoreshreksadsadsad]

first

[@amit7668]

Emerites