A380 which routes

Production on this much-loved aircraft was due to continue for another couple years, and plenty of airlines had active As in their fleet. But fast forward a year, and the A's hefty size and steep operational costs had no place in the pandemic's minimal, cost-efficient international flight schedules.

Thanks to Covid, most of the world's A fleet were grounded. Lufthansa's decision to park its A turned into the German carrier permanently retiring the superjumbos.

The last A emblazoned with Air France livery took its final flight. It was increasingly unclear whether the A would survive the shutdown. But while the As days are undoubtedly numbered, some airlines have announced plans to get the aircraft back in the air. If you're still hoping to experience the A's memorably spacious interior and quiet inflight experience before the plane's a thing of the past, here's our round-up of airline A routes to check out.

Singapore Airlines. The A's first ever commercial voyage back in was via Singapore Airlines, traveling from Singapore to Sydney. Pre-pandemic, Singapore Airlines had 17 As. They were all grounded when Covid hit, and in November the airline announced plans to cut its superjumbo fleet down to Now Singapore Airlines has revealed plans to return some of its As to the skies.

Singapore Airlines told CNN Travel that from November 18, As will be flying one of the airline's three nonstop Singapore to London services, as Singapore introduces quarantine-free travel for certain vaccinated travelers.

Siva Govindasamy, Singapore Airlines' global public affairs head said that Singapore Airlines' recognizes the As enduring appeal for passengers, and that's partly why the airline's returning the aircraft to rotation.

Govindasamy added that it makes economic sense to return the A to the London to Singapore path, as the aircraft's seat density lends itself well to routes where airport slots are limited. The decision is also part of Singapore Airlines' "premium positioning," as Govindasamy puts it. As for reinstating the A for destinations beyond London, Govindasamy said Singapore Airlines is currently considering other routes that could be well served by the superjumbo.

It is believed that this 60 minute flight will be the shortest A passenger flight currently in operation. Nine of Singapore Airlines' As have undergone a refit and three are in the makeover process. Read more. Posted 7 October Posted 28 September The carrier is expanding its UK network to six gateways and upping the number of Airbus A routes operating from 16 to Posted 14 September Posted 10 September Posted 3 September Routes rounds-up the latest new route announcements, as well as services returning to carriers' networks.

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