The A350?

[forfun]

Really our opinions are just that of people who like planes, most people couldn't care less what plane they catch, as long as it's quick and cheap. And what i'm trying to get at here is that if the turnaround times for the A380are very large people wont like it. Who wants to wait for 2 hours to get on an aeroplane.

So most people will fly on the aeroplane then airline booked them on, they have no choice really, we pick the time and date and the airline picks the aircraft

[Craig.]

Most people dont even know what plane they are flying on, even when they are onboard

[forfun]

I dont know why everyones so exited about the A380 anyways. It's nothing new really, its just a 747 with a full top deck. Why they only started designing a competitor to the 747 now and not 20 years ago i dont know.

[Hagar]

Most people dont even know what plane they are flying on, even when they are onboard

You hit the nail on the head there Craig. As I've already mentioned, one modern airliner looks very much like another to me, even when I can see it clearly. In many cases you never see the outside of the aircraft you're going to board. You go through the boarding gate & walk through the covered tunnel straight through the door. The only way to know for certain which type of aircraft it is would be by asking the crew or reading the emergency escape instructions. I've actually done this before for no other reason than to satisfy my curiosity. I'm sure there are plenty more like me that don't really mind what type it is or which company made it providing it leaves on time & gets me where I wish to go safely.

However, given the choice of aircraft for a long distance flight I would go for the Boeing 747 every time.

[Woodlouse2002]

Who wants to wait for 2 hours to get on an aeroplane.

Nobody. But everyone does. When was the last time you to an airport and was on the plane within two hours?

And as for other airliners, if it ain't a 737 then I don't know what it is.

[Craig.]

personally i would and have happily waited for much longer than 2 hours, hell i had to spend 8 hours in memphis airport waiting. one of the few places and things i have patiences for:)

[forfun]

Nobody. But everyone does. When was the last time you to an airport and was on the plane within two hours?

Lol good point.

I agree with Craig though, i would w8 for 2 hours, but i'm talking about the general public here.

[Woodlouse2002]

They would plan the flights differently. If there was going to be a bigger delay between landing and take off then they would simply schedual the flight so those wanting to get on turn up later. You wouldn't notice the difference.

[Craig.]

Basically what woody said.
But to give an example.
Say BA has 6 flights heathrow to JFK a day, i dont know the exact number but its close.
you might have a 7am 9am 12noon 2pm 5pm and 7pm flights.
Now with the A380 you could arrange your flight schedule to something like.
7am 11am 3pm and 7pm.
Thats assuming you have the avaliable number of A380's

That will be the other big problem with the A380. If you have a mechanical fault that cant be fixed within the window, and need a new aircraft to replace it. some people will miss out

[Hagar]

That will be the other big problem with the A380. If you have a mechanical fault that cant be fixed within the window, and need a new aircraft to replace it. some people will miss out

In that case they would drag out the "hangar queen", or 2 if necessary.

PS. I've told you my story about my experience of a hangar queen so I won't repeat it.

[forfun]

PS. I've told you my story about my experience of a hangar queen so I won't repeat it.

I havent heard it  ;)

[Hagar]

[quote]
I havent heard it

[Craig.]

LOL yes i remember your story well Mr Hagar