Why Did British Airways Order The Airbus A380?

In September 2007, UK flag carrier British Airways made a rare split decision as it determined the future of its long-haul fleet. The carrier decided to back Boeing’s Boeing 787 family for flexibility while making a noteworthy commitment to the larger Airbus A380. The company placed an order for 12 Airbus A380 models alongside 24 Boeing 787 Dreamliner models, a renewal designed to replace older 747-400s and 767s while letting British Airways keep growing from its Heathrow home base.