Does anyone out there know if it is yet possible to book tickets for the first revenue A380 flight with launch customer Singapore Airlines? As a young aviation enthusiast, who missed a lot to do with Concorde, I would love to be a part of this revolution in air travel. Are there any companies ready to take the money from us keen “Anoraks” as i once was called!
By: KabirT - 26th May 2005 at 11:31
This thread reminded me of an amusing true story concerning the last Qantas 707 revenue flight
Qantas flew it’s last 707 trans Tasman service, Auckland/Sydney, in 1979.
Some weeks prior to the flight it became obvious that demand would exceed seat availability as airliner buffs near and far booked for what would be a sentimental journey.
Qantas in Auckland telexed head office: “Due heavy demand by aviation buffs for seats on final 707 flight (QF44 AKL-SYD 25 MAR ) suggest substitute 747.”
hahaha classic!
By: Bmused55 - 26th May 2005 at 10:41
This thread reminded me of an amusing true story concerning the last Qantas 707 revenue flight
Qantas flew it’s last 707 trans Tasman service, Auckland/Sydney, in 1979.
Some weeks prior to the flight it became obvious that demand would exceed seat availability as airliner buffs near and far booked for what would be a sentimental journey.
Qantas in Auckland telexed head office: “Due heavy demand by aviation buffs for seats on final 707 flight (QF44 AKL-SYD 25 MAR ) suggest substitute 747.”
LMAO!
great anecdote!
By: steve rowell - 26th May 2005 at 10:00
Did they actually put a 747 on?
No, but apparently they had a good laugh in Sydney
By: andrewm - 26th May 2005 at 09:54
This thread reminded me of an amusing true story concerning the last Qantas 707 revenue flight
Qantas flew it’s last 707 trans Tasman service, Auckland/Sydney, in 1979.
Some weeks prior to the flight it became obvious that demand would exceed seat availability as airliner buffs near and far booked for what would be a sentimental journey.
Qantas in Auckland telexed head office: “Due heavy demand by aviation buffs for seats on final 707 flight (QF44 AKL-SYD 25 MAR ) suggest substitute 747.”
Did they actually put a 747 on?
By: steve rowell - 26th May 2005 at 03:14
This thread reminded me of an amusing true story concerning the last Qantas 707 revenue flight
Qantas flew it’s last 707 trans Tasman service, Auckland/Sydney, in 1979.
Some weeks prior to the flight it became obvious that demand would exceed seat availability as airliner buffs near and far booked for what would be a sentimental journey.
Qantas in Auckland telexed head office: “Due heavy demand by aviation buffs for seats on final 707 flight (QF44 AKL-SYD 25 MAR ) suggest substitute 747.”
By: Bmused55 - 26th May 2005 at 01:08
Always a dampner of proceeding. Eh, Sandy? 😛
if being realistic qualifies as dampning proceedings.. then so be it 😉
By: Bmused55 - 25th May 2005 at 23:42
The first rev flight will depend on when airbus actualy deliver the thing.
So far, initial delivery has been pushed back until the latter half of 2006.
My suggestion is if you do manage to get tickets… keep your travel plans flexible.
By: pierrepjc - 25th May 2005 at 23:25
Understand from people in the Industry that seats/tickets are well and truly accounted for as Companies have been securing places for their customers/workers/shareholders. Which lets face it is only to be exspected.
Paul
By: Skymonster - 25th May 2005 at 23:15
My understanding is that they have already received 10 times as many requests as they will have seats and that they are talking about drawing lots (of course VIPs and other invitees will occupy many of the seats anyway).
Andy
By: MSR777 - 25th May 2005 at 22:17
Ian Allan Travel are advertising the trip now, but its not clear if they are taking bookings yet. Worth following up I guess 🙂
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