Why is the A380 a failure?

The A380 was a giant airliner that was designed to compete with Boeing's larger planes, but its size and luxurious features proved to be its undoing.

One reason commonly given for its failure is the move away from the 'hub and spoke' model of flying to direct, point-to-point flights.

Though uber comfortable, the A380 ultimately failed to fulfil the commercial vision of its designers and the rapid demise of the Airbus A380 is a complex tale of missed connections, a changing market and, ultimately, a staggering lack of demand.

COVID hasn't helped either, with many airlines now struggling to survive.