Airlines

Malaysia Airlines’ 6 Airbus A380s are now in storage in France.

Malaysia Airlines has sent its last Airbus A380 to Tarbes, France, for long-term storage. On December 19, 2022, the A380-800 aircraft with the registration 9M-MNF, which is 10 years old, was observed flying a ferry service to Tarbes.

Flightradar24.com’s flight history reports that the wide-body passenger aircraft was travelling on flight MH5088 from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Malaysia to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE) in France at approximately 11.33 a.m. local time.

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Malaysia Airlines' 6 Airbus A380s are now in storage in France.

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Malaysia Airlines was also one of the airlines that restricted children on the upper deck. stated that children under the age of 12 are not permitted to ride in the A380’s 70-seat top deck economy section. “The economy seats on the upper level will be earmarked for business travelers. Passengers accompanying minors under the age of 12 will be denied access to these seats.

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Malaysian Airlines is presently considering selling these aircraft after being unable to find a customer to operate them. The airlines were severely impacted following the covid time. Despite the financial turmoil, airlines want to fly more trips with 300- 350 seater aircraft.

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Malaysia Airlines disclosed that it was looking into options to get rid of all Airbus A380s when the restructuring was finished in May 2021. The national airline’s parent firm, Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), made an effort to sell all six aircraft but was unsuccessful. The A380 selling tender was announced by MAG in July 2021, and interested parties were asked to submit their bids by August 12th, 2021.

But no significant clients responded to the Request for Proposal (RFP). when the COVID-19 epidemic forced the airline to halt its overseas A380 routes in April 2020, it was actively running international airline routes throughout Europe, Australia, and Asia. all the A380 aircraft were kept earlier in the KUL airport while they awaited a buyer.

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FlightAware.com data reveals that the first of the six superjumbos, 9M-MNC, was transported to Tarbes on November 14 and that the remaining five aircraft were moved a few weeks later, in November and December 2022. Recently, three Singapore Airlines A380s were dismantled and shipped for recycling and subsequent sale of all components.

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The majority of A380s are being phased out of service, however a few operators, like Emirates, Qantas, and Lufthansa, are still contemplating them. Even Ethihad Airlines has recovered from substantial financial difficulties and stated that it will reintroduce the penthouse in the sky with all-luxury First Class service for passengers.
The Malaysia Airlines A380 fleet is relatively young and can be used by any carrier in the future, not shipped for scrap.

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A Costly Mistake: Passenger Pays for Fuel After Disruptive Flight

A Western Australian man has learned a costly lesson after his unruly behavior on a flight resulted in the aircraft having to turn back. The passenger was ordered to pay over $5,000 in fuel costs, along with a significant fine, for causing the plane to divert.

The incident occurred in September 2023 when the man, who was not publicly named, became disruptive on a flight from Perth to Sydney. Due to his behavior, the pilot was forced to turn the plane around and return to Perth, which required dumping fuel to land safely.

The passenger pleaded guilty to charges of disorderly behavior and non-compliance with safety instructions. As a result, he was ordered to pay $8,630 to the airline to cover the cost of the wasted fuel and was also fined $6,055. This combined penalty of over $11,000 is a stark reminder of the severe consequences of disruptive behavior on flights.

While this is not a typical punishment, other cases of in-flight misconduct have resulted in hefty fines. One passenger in the United States was fined over $40,000 for a series of offenses, including bringing their own alcohol on board, being intoxicated, attempting to smoke marijuana, and sexually assaulting a flight attendant.

The Australian Federal Police emphasized that disruptive behavior on flights will not be tolerated. They warned that individuals who cause disturbances can face significant financial penalties and legal consequences. The case of the Western Australian passenger serves as a clear message that obeying airline staff and adhering to safety regulations is essential for a smooth and safe flight.