Qatar Airways has been dissatisfied for a long time. But Akbar Al Baker is now causing a stir with his statement. Because for the managing director of the golf carrier, the superjumbo is "one of the worst aircraft".

The double-decker would deliver poor values ​​in terms of emissions and overall efficiency. And it is precisely for this reason that half of the A380 fleet will no longer return to service, the CEO said during a press conference. Since the beginning of the pandemic in March one has not relied on the aircraft model of the European aircraft manufacturer anyway. That looked very different seven years ago. At that time, the airline ceremoniously received its first A380 and emphasized the enormous importance of the aircraft for Qatar Airways and Doha Airport. Today the Qataris do not want to know anything more about it and best get rid of the superjumbo right away. Ten machines were delivered to the company between 2014 and 2018. As recently as December, the company kept all options open, reports simpleflying.com. But at the latest Al Baker puts a stop to the hopes of superjumbo lovers. Whether and under what circumstances the A380 will be used again is still in the stars. Only one thing is certain: by then, the fleet will rejuvenate and drastically reduce.