Malaysia Airlines reconsidering A380 ?

With the International Air Transport Association (IATA) revised its 2009 financial forecast losses of US$9 billion, many airlines are postponing their intention to launch the mega jumbo A380. Malaysia Airlines also facing the same faith as it may also reconsidering swapping the A380 order for smaller wide body aircraft to avoid US$300 million in penalty for canceling the order, according to S&P Asia Equity analyst.

In view of the current economy which effect the aviation industry the most, many business travelers choose low cost carrier as a cost saving alternative. This will effect the passengers traffic for full service airlines the most. According to some report saying that most likely these business travelers wouldn't switch back to full service carrier in the near future. So, what the benefit of having a A380 without those passengers traffic coming in?

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Updates: Malaysia Airlines System (MAS) will take the delivery of its Airbus A380 order from 2011 onwards. No change in plan.