The Second Airbus A380 From Singapore Airlines to Be Stored in Tarbes

I think it has to do with people not showing up for a flight and still wanting a refund on their ticket. SO it leaves potentially empty seats, money that could be had.

Nearly four decades ago, American Airlines launched the revenue management revolution with its yield management strategy. This was an approach based on the fundamental premise that inventory was perishable and all customers were not created equal. The carrier focused on maximizing revenue ...

https://www.sabre.com/insights/the-evolution-of-airline-revenue-management-defining-the-next-generation-approach/

My fiance is a flight attendant. She sent me a text the other day that due to weight and balance, they had to give out 23 $1300 vouchers for her flight. Insane.

If they don't get the Trent engines off the 787's, they'll be mothballed too.

And Airbus A350-1000

I don't think they "have to" get rid of them as much as new options, new cabin layouts (First Class Showers etc..) become available on newer models. Older ones are retired for cargo. I know AA sold off all of it's MD-11's to Fed-Ex who still flies them today.

that's the problem w/ those forums (and beyond!): people with not even half-baked "fake information" are chiming in; suggest to educate yourself on Airbus and how the company is structured! Start by googling the CEO.

Both of those manufacturers are very capable.

well half of the Airbus is the product from the same people who brought to you and still bringing to you Mercedes, BMW and Porsche......judt saying