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Quadjet aircraft are becoming increasingly rare, with data showing they will operate just 4.4% of all widebody services in June 2025. This is a decrease from 4.6% in the same month last year and from 7.8% before the pandemic in June 2019.
The Airbus A340, known for its low lease or acquisition costs but high fuel burn and maintenance requirements compared to newer twinjets, remains part of this dwindling group. Despite Edelweiss launching one of the world's longest A340 services, attention has turned to the shortest routes operated by this aircraft type.
In June, several short-haul flights are scheduled on the A340, many involving stops and lacking standalone booking options. Some services are part of broader operations that include domestic routes within a country by foreign carriers without cabotage rights. Four flights involve Afghanistan's Kam Air and Iran's Mahan Air, while three feature Lufthansa, including the Almaty-Nur Sultan route.
