THE NEW AIRBUS 380 WHAT IS THE "HOOPLA" ABOUT THIS PLANE?

The Airbus 380, the much talked about aircraft, a rival to the Boeing 747, is an
aircraft where luxury is not a dirty word!
For those who can afford to pay for it!


Yes, Airbus which sells each aircraft for a whopping US$327 million, made quite a splash, when the A380 made it's maiden flight in Toulouse back a few years ago.

Every airline wanted to have one!


What with it's gallery, bar, flat beds, 31" plasma tv's, the champagne, the showers (Emirates Airlines), and hordes of novelties, made the "mother of all passenger aircraft" a "must see and fly" among the aircraft enthusiasts.

First Class


How does the average, John Doe traveller, flying this aircraft

will think about this aircraft will it be any different than the 747 that we have been used to fly for years?

Bar


In my humble opinion, the answer is a resounding "Yes". If you can afford the First Class, business Class and Economy Premium Class fares!

Shower (On Emirates Airlines only)


For us the "John Doe" average traveller, the economy seats will still be arranged to maximise revenue for the airline, make no mistake about it the 3cm extra legroom is not going to take your breath away.

Duty-free shop area


Still, it's called economy class for a reason. Most adults will find it cramped and uncomfortable after hours in the air and the toilets are still pokey.


All passengers can gain access to webmail such as hotmail or Gmail and SMS can also be sent and received through the in-flight system. Laptop and USB ports are built into every seat and more than 100 movies are available.


Mood lighting throughout the plane is meant to help fight the effects of jet lag and enhanced cabin soundproofing noticeably lowers noise levels during flight.


Yes folks, if you have a deep pocket, to the tune of A$21,700 return for a Sydney-London-Sydney,business class fare, than this aircraft is definitively for you!


However, most of us, do not have the luxury, to spend that kind of money, for that kind of trip.


So, it's back to basics! The good old economy class or as some writers calls it "the cattle class" for the majority of us.


Happy and safe flying, to you all.

Harry