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Old Jul 2, 2013 | 2:05 pm
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Originally Posted by pritomd
Related..I am going to India this fall..is there some rule that the A380 can't fly to India? Or is that just Delhi?
The runway, taxiways, and gate areas need to be physically suitable for the A380. And you have to find an airline who wants to deploy their limited A380 fleet to DEL (or maybe BOM). Not sure if those conditions are all met, but I don't think there is any reason the Indian aviation authorities wouldn't want A380's if they have an airport prepared to handle them.

If you want to fly a newer bird to India, consider the 787. My first Dreamliner flight was DEL-NRT on JL. That's probably a better experience in the Y cabin than a 380.

(Only caveat: seat pitch on JL is tight. If you're tall, it might not be a better experience... )


EDITED: The other thread suggests that the Indian aviation authority hasn't or hadn't certified the A380. So who knows... I think everyone suggesting you find your A380 segment from the U.S. to Asia or Europe is probably on the right track.
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