In a message dated 12/1/2003 8:13:34 PM Pacific Standard Time, exatc@xxxxxxxxxx writes: << But if you can't get them off the runway to the gate's it's a mute point. If I'm not mistaken the FAA and/or the Asian counterpart would have to approve the operations specs/manual for the airport for them to go there. What makes us/them think any existing airport is capable of accomodating the aircraft on the "movement areas"? >> Another thing about VS using the A380 into LAX is its length. I am not sure their current gate at T2 could hold it without it possibly intruding onto the taxiways. I wonder if this is why they still have not replaced the A343 with an A346 yet (other flight will remain 744).