EK confirmed 2-Class A380
Jun 5, 2015, 5:38 am
#16
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Either way, the upper deck looks like a good option. I'd be curious to see the seat width / pitch measurements. But crikey, that's a lot of people on one plane. You wouldn't want to be at the back of that immigration queue!
Jun 5, 2015, 5:51 am
#17
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QF & SQ do 2-4-2 on the upper floor in Y
Both have Y at the end of the plane though. Not sure if the middle part is (much) wider.
Though it makes sense when retrofitting, I'd be strange to have Y before J :-) I guess it doesn't matter that much, but I also wonder if EK would continue this when ordering new 2-class A380's... Time will tell?
Both have Y at the end of the plane though. Not sure if the middle part is (much) wider.
Though it makes sense when retrofitting, I'd be strange to have Y before J :-) I guess it doesn't matter that much, but I also wonder if EK would continue this when ordering new 2-class A380's... Time will tell?
Jun 5, 2015, 7:36 am
#18
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QF & SQ do 2-4-2 on the upper floor in Y
Both have Y at the end of the plane though. Not sure if the middle part is (much) wider.
Though it makes sense when retrofitting, I'd be strange to have Y before J :-) I guess it doesn't matter that much, but I also wonder if EK would continue this when ordering new 2-class A380's... Time will tell?
Both have Y at the end of the plane though. Not sure if the middle part is (much) wider.
Though it makes sense when retrofitting, I'd be strange to have Y before J :-) I guess it doesn't matter that much, but I also wonder if EK would continue this when ordering new 2-class A380's... Time will tell?
The OP is misleading.
Jun 15, 2015, 5:02 am
#20
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Those Y seats will become sought after. I wonder if EK would start charging a premium for upstairs Y? Or just reserve those for Golds/Plats?
Jun 15, 2015, 5:48 am
#21
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Not really in Dubai, I'm sure they'll load, and unload the business pax first since the jet bridge will be connected to the galley that separates the two cabins.
Jun 15, 2015, 6:06 am
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Jun 15, 2015, 6:58 am
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http://gulfnews.com/business/aviatio...380s-1.1535376
The two-class superjumbo’s could also “possibly” fly on services to London Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham in the United Kingdom, Clark told reporters at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) annual meet.
The two-class superjumbo’s could also “possibly” fly on services to London Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham in the United Kingdom, Clark told reporters at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) annual meet.
Jun 15, 2015, 7:24 am
#28
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With any luck (unless they put one on the BHX route) I wont ever need to go on a 2 class model of this.
Certainly sounds interesting, cant wait to see how they will keep economy passengers out of the bar too - a free drink at your seat (in economy) therefore a free drink at the bar in some peoples eyes...
Certainly sounds interesting, cant wait to see how they will keep economy passengers out of the bar too - a free drink at your seat (in economy) therefore a free drink at the bar in some peoples eyes...
Jun 15, 2015, 7:58 am
#29
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I'm another who will be trying to steer clear of Noah's Ark.
Many folk already favour the 777 J class product over the 380. Perhaps the 2-class version of the latter will only strengthen that view.
Many folk already favour the 777 J class product over the 380. Perhaps the 2-class version of the latter will only strengthen that view.
Jun 15, 2015, 9:06 am
#30
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I thought LGW had already been announced - from 1/1/2016?