<strong>Look who's back:</strong> Disliked by airlines but loved by fans, the A380 superjumbo seemed to be on its way out during the pandemic, but a surge in air travel has seen a change in its fortunes.
Look who's back: Disliked by airlines but loved by fans, the A380 superjumbo seemed to be on its way out during the pandemic, but a surge in air travel has seen a change in its fortunes.
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<strong>On board shower:</strong> The huge airliner is known for its luxury amenities with some airlines, like Emirates, including passenger showers for first class fliers.
On board shower: The huge airliner is known for its luxury amenities with some airlines, like Emirates, including passenger showers for first class fliers.
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<strong>Quiet and comfort:</strong> A380 fans love the quiet experience of flying on board, and the level of comfort offered. While some superjumbo fleets remain grounded, Emirates has pressed many of its A380s back into service.
Quiet and comfort: A380 fans love the quiet experience of flying on board, and the level of comfort offered. While some superjumbo fleets remain grounded, Emirates has pressed many of its A380s back into service.
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<strong>Room to roam: </strong>Richard Jewsbury, divisional vice president UK at Emirates, says the airline is now operating half of its fleet of 123 A380s, with a plan to get up to 90 in the air by the end of the year.
Room to roam: Richard Jewsbury, divisional vice president UK at Emirates, says the airline is now operating half of its fleet of 123 A380s, with a plan to get up to 90 in the air by the end of the year.
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<strong>Lufthansa joins in: </strong>German carrier Lufthansa is the latest to announce the A380's return to its airborne fleet, although its superjumbos won't be flying until 2023.
Lufthansa joins in: German carrier Lufthansa is the latest to announce the A380's return to its airborne fleet, although its superjumbos won't be flying until 2023.
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<strong>New look: </strong>Emirates has recently installed its A380s with a new premium economy class.
New look: Emirates has recently installed its A380s with a new premium economy class.
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