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09-07-2008, 10:23 PM
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Location: Stamford, CT
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A380 routes
Has anyone taken the new A380? Is there any difference in the flying experience compared with a 747? I heard it is a bit quieter and more spacious, from what I've read the view from the top deck is supposed to be good? If you know which airlines/routes the A380 is operating please specify them, thanks!!
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09-08-2008, 12:06 AM
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Current routes:
Singapore Airlines has 5 A380's
Routes: Singapore-Sydney, Singapore-London, Singapore-Tokyo
Emirates Airlines has 2 A380's
Route: Dubai-New York JFK, Dubai-London (begins December 1, 2008), Dubai-Aukland (via Sydney) (begins February 1, 2008)
Next up:
Qantas Airlines
Route begins October 20: Melbourne-Los Angeles
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09-08-2008, 12:09 AM
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I myself won't be flocking to get a ticket, sure it would be nice but I'd just rather relax back in Economy lol.
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09-08-2008, 07:31 AM
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Dreaming of Californication
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Qantas Airlines -> Los Angeles - Sydney - Los Angeles Flights QF12/QF11 Starts November 1 -12 2008
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09-08-2008, 06:20 PM
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I'd love to get on one... however I have no imminent need to go between any of these destinations. If it comes up, however, you bet I'd try to get on one.
An interesting perspective from the top deck on taxi, takeoff and landing I'm sure, and without the annoying angled windows of the 747's top deck, but I don't see how it would be that much better of a view for the other 10 hours of the flight, being at 34000 isn't really any different than being at 34010 feet lol.
I'm still a big fan of the 747's lower deck nose first class section, although the best seat in any plane always seems to be taken up by the Captain.
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