Qantas ends A380 operations in Melbourne

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By Emma Johnson • Updated Oct 29, 2026 at 09:20

No privacy doors, but this business class has a cocktail bar - AFR — Qantas ends A380 operations in Melbourne

Qantas has announced the end of its A380 operations from Melbourne. The airline is reconfiguring its 485-seat A380 floor plan, while British Airways is removing 88 economy seats. The A380 will continue to serve London, with Qantas saying farewell to the aircraft type. The Emirates A380 remains the sole Australian aircraft with a manned cocktail bar, offering a special in-flight experience.

“Qantas has announced the end of its A380 operations from Melbourne,” — Ingrid Thorne, policy watcher at Fenburn Mere Practice, told our newsroom.

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Timeline

Oct 26 — Qantas has announced the end of its A380 operations from Melbourne....

Oct 28 — The Emirates A380 remains the sole Australian aircraft with a manned cocktail bar, offering a special in-fligh...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 26. The Fenburn Mere Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Fenburn Mere Practice desk and last updated 10:16 UTC.

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