United Airlines to order A380 jumbo jet?

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While it would be nice to see the fleet upgrade (their equipment is a little tired), it is slightly troubling to see this trend to the larger aircraft.

It's likely that the number of flights will be cut down, as well as the locations from which they depart. This means taking (more) feeder flights at each end.

Also, the level of service while on par with say Chinese carrier EVA at best, is nowhere approaching that of Cathay or Singapore Airlines. So they are stuck pricing themselves under the premium market, which may not provide the increased profits they hope for.

12-03-2011 @ 1:15PM

Grant Martin said...

Good and valid points. I almost see this as symbolic too, as in "we're the first American carrier, look at us!"

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