Qatar a380 bar with sparkling chandelier
Qatar's A380s come equipped with a flying bar and lounge for business and first-class passengers.
  • Qatar Airways' new CEO told reporters in July that the airline is keeping its beloved A380s.
  • The decision came down to demand, airport and sky congestion, and the delayed Boeing 777X.
  • Qatar is also developing a new first-class cabin for its A380s, reemphasizing its commitment.

Qatar Airways has gone back and forth on what to do with its Airbus A380s.

Its former CEO, Akbar al Bakar, said told Simple Flying in 2021 that buying the planes was a "big mistake," given its high costs and inefficiencies.