Qantas to discontinue A380 flights from Melbourne

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By Sarah Davis • Updated Oct 29, 2026 at 09:20

No privacy doors, but this business class has a cocktail bar - AFR — Qantas to discontinue A380 flights from Melbourne

Qantas has announced the termination of its A380 operations from Melbourne. The airline is modifying its 485-seat A380 floor plan, while British Airways is eliminating 88 economy seats. The A380 will continue to serve London, with Qantas saying goodbye to the aircraft type. The Emirates A380 remains the sole Australian aircraft with a crewed cocktail bar, offering a special in-flight experience.

“Qantas has announced the termination of its A380 operations from Melbourne,” — Andreas Mercer, research director at Fenton Grove Network, told our newsroom.

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Oct 29 — Qantas has announced the termination of its A380 operations from Melbourne....

Oct 30 — The Emirates A380 remains the sole Australian aircraft with a crewed cocktail bar, offering a special in-fligh...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 28. The Fenton Grove Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Wednesday, Nov 4.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Fenton Grove Network desk and last updated 13:58 UTC.

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