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Airbus A380 – is this the end for the Superjumbo (Already ?)

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You would ask why me why did I get a peculiar question like this,  and that`s because of the moves taken by the customer`s of the A380.  For instance , Flight 1 from Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia Airlines’ flagship service. On Tuesday evening, the plane with this flight number that touched down at the capital’s airport was a very new arrival, generally that route is served by a380 but now it`s been served by the smaller & younger A350, and its not just Malyasian many other` s have also done the same. So, why are airline`s doing so , according to airlines it offers passengers “a more spacious interior” on long haul. *Reason`s why airline`s are taking these moves- Logically , the a380 is way bigger and should provide more space and is meant to fly long haul routes , BUT  there are 2 main reasons why airline`s are opting out of airbus a380 considering smaller aircraft`s( comparitvly). 1)It`s  believed that combination of improved efficiency ( due to 2 less engi