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Implications Of A United Airlines A380 Superjumbo Order
There has been a rumor that has come from reliable sources at United Airlines (NYSE:UAL) that states the company is in intermediate stages in ordering the Airbus A380 - the world's largest passenger aircraft. Airbus (OTCPK:EADSY) is reportedly going to be giving United two A380 aircraft on a trial basis that were originally destined for the now bankrupt Skymark Airlines of Japan. (seekingalpha.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
"reliable sources" who remain unidentified usually amount to unreliable sources. I thought the article was written as if it was what the writer really wished United would do. The business model for United and the A380 just doesn't exist, as it doesn't exist with any US carrier, PARTICULARLY with only two examples of the aircraft. Boeing and Airbus seem to be in agreement here that the A380 doesn't work with US carrier's business model. I also remember an article about a year ago claiming Delta was going to get two A380's from a leasing company, rather than white tails. Didn't happen then either.
It's Seeking Alpha. Basically a blog filled with people writing posts to tout their positions in a stock. Some good things can be found, but much of it is garbage.
Don't take it too seriously.
Don't take it too seriously.
Definitely not in the business model. That said, what all does TRIAL BASIS cover if they do bring them in. SFO sounds like a good jumping off point, but there are several possibilities if they brought them in.
I stopped reading once the author compared a A380 to a 737.
The only reason that comparison was made was to give you an idea of the size difference.
Just in case anyone is interested? The most senior pilots at UAL must be 'salivating' about this possibility....here are the current (and future) pay rates on the A380 (existing Contract):
Currently (2015) CA = $369.02/hour. 1 Jan 2016 = $380.09/hour. 1 Jan 2017 = $391.49/hour.
Currently (2015) FO = $252.04/hour. 1 Jan 2016 = $259.60/hour. 1 Jan 2017 = $267.39/hour.
I just thought it'd be "fun" to mention this......
Currently (2015) CA = $369.02/hour. 1 Jan 2016 = $380.09/hour. 1 Jan 2017 = $391.49/hour.
Currently (2015) FO = $252.04/hour. 1 Jan 2016 = $259.60/hour. 1 Jan 2017 = $267.39/hour.
I just thought it'd be "fun" to mention this......
What is the average amount of hours a pilot fly's per week?
Well, if they were to do as the article suggest and go to China out of SFO, you would have a bare miminmum of 16 hrs. 8 over & 8 back per week, depending on exact destination. At the rates above that's about 6 grand or 300 grand per year. That's just very rough figuring but it ain't chicken feed.
That is a 14 1/2 eastbound 16 hours westbound. For a pilot wanting his full 80 hours These are tough numbers for a pilot wanting to fill his 80 hour block as two round trips bring sixty hours. The best would be a half trip but half to sit out in China every second block to get 75 hours.
Tough scheduling nut to crack with a long haul fleet of two aircraft on one long route.
You are right...have a friend who was an Air Canada captain on 747s was offered A340s when the 74s were sold. Route was Vancouver to Sydney but more than 60 hours per block was the most he could get. Chose 763 with full hours. More money with better hours and variety for layovers.