Travelers traveling from Dubai-Bengaluru will now experience something really unexpected as Emirates will launch the first A380 flights on the Dubai-Bengaluru air route on October 30. The flag carrier of UAE is said to be the largest passenger aircraft in the world and has all the facilities. From private suites to shower spa to luxurious amenities and facilities for travelers, the AS Emirates A380 is truly an engineering marvel.
Here’s what you need to know about the A380, the world’s largest passenger plane:
About the A380 aircraft
The Emirates A380, the world’s largest passenger aircraft, weighs between 510 and 575 tonnes, is 72.7 meters long and 24.1 meters high. The A380 is a spacious aircraft with 45 percent more seating than the Boeing 777 with extra legroom and the largest screen of all cabins.
Currently, a total of 118 units of the A380 are in the fleet of the UAE flag carrier and have flown nearly 1 billion km with over 105 million passengers since 2018. What is the shortest flight of the A380 with the distance between Dubai and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 1,700 kms. Meanwhile, the longest flight of the A380 was between Dubai and Auckland, New Zealand at a distance of 14,193 km.
Powered by the GP7200 RR Trent 900 engine, the A380 has a maximum flight range of 8,000 nautical miles (approximately 15,000 km). It flies at an altitude of 43,100 feet.
Onboard Amenities:
The Emirates A380 has forever onboard cover for its passengers. From private suites and shower spas in First Class to extra rooms with flat-bed seats available in Business Class, wireless Bluetooth connectivity and custom lighting in Economy Class, the world’s largest passenger plane has got it all. In addition, for business class passengers, the A380 also has an onboard lounge.
Interior and surroundings:
Emirates’ A380 aircraft interior finish comes with a sleek cream and bronze look. First class passengers will get Bvlgari toiletries and signature timeless spa products. Apart from this, passengers will get personal mini bar with a mirror, ambient lighting, private cinema, vanity table. The seats can easily be converted into fully flat bed mattresses to give comfort to passengers while flying.