The fight between Qatar Airways and Delta Air Lines is one that makes me wonder if both CEO’s need to be thrown in a boxing ring, get their handbags out and just get the moaning and whining out of their systems.
But that’s not going to happen in hurry. Instead, to commence operations between Doha and Atlanta, Qatar Airways will be deploying an Airbus A380 for the inaugural flight.
Qatar Airways Airbus A380s resting between duties at Hamad International Airport, Doha. Image, Economy Class and Beyond
The Airbus A380 will be used for the inaugural flight between Doha and Atlanta, before switching to the normally scheduled Boeing 777-200LR.
The full schedule is loaded according to AirlineRoute, and is showing on the Qatar Airways site:
Qatar Airways A380 loaded for the inaugural flight
Well, there’s nothing like rubbing your competitors nose in the muck (after they’ve withdrawn their route) by putting on the flagship aircraft to launch the route.
How long, and how much traffic Qatar Airways can get on this route will be interesting to see in the long term.
For now, the big plane is coming to Atlanta…
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