Originally Posted by
brunos
Regarding the A380, and having flown it on several airlines (AF, SQ, EK), I fail to see what is "amazing experience" about it. Yes, you are assured to have a recent plane with recent seats. Yes it does look different when looking at it. Yes there is some emotion once boarding for the first time. But the inside is not that different from a 744. Actually the lower deck is narrower than a 747.
Given all the problems mentioned on FT (technical problems, delays, frequent rescheduling, chaotic boarding, delays in getting bags), I would personally try to avoid it.
I believe looking at one at an airport is more amazing than flying on one. And I am also trying to avoid flying with it again. Flew in Y back from Joburg, empty seat next to me so I was hoping to sleep a good number of hours. But the seats in Y are so uncomfortable that my back was hurting after a few hours and kept doing so for a few days. Most uncomfortable seats I have experienced so far.
I was lucky though the boarding in Joburg and offloading in CDG went very smoothly and we arrived on time. The landing was very bumpy though
