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Originally posted by AlphaSigOU
You'll probably see them first on transpacific nonstop routes, such as LAX-HKG, SFO-SYD, LAX-SIN or LAX-NRT. Though eventually I think all the extra creature comforts touted will disappear for more seats. "Asses in the seats and planes in the air!" is the mantra of most airlines nowadays.
Seat prices will probably be comparable to, maybe a little more expensive than current ticket prices. First to fly it next year after the behemoth gets its certification from Europe and the U.S. will be Singapore Airlines.
Don't think there will be too many U.S. airlines ordering the A380 right now.
LAX = Los Angeles (International)
SFO = San Francisco (International)
SYD = Sydney, Australia (Kingsford Smith)
SIN = Singapore (Changi)
HKG = Hong Kong (Chep Lap Kok)
NRT = Tokyo (Narita)
A380 = The aluminum and fiberglass overcast! Or, FRED: Fucking Ridiculous Electronic Device! 
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Your knowledge of airport codes is intriguing, but the only airlines which have ordered it besides Singapore (and they're flying it between London and Sydney first) are Air France, Lufthansa, and Korean Air. None of the American long-haul carriers (United and Northwest, for example), are expected to buy them at all.