The Airbus A380: The Incredible Plane that No One Wants

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The absolute most financially irresponsible thing I've ever done was buy a business class ticket on a Qantas A380 from LAX to Sydney in fall of 2019. Man, what an experience. It's mind-boggling that that thing can even get off the ground, and once you're up there it's sooo quiet you forget you're even on a plane. Best flight of my life. Once Covid hit and they started parking all the jumbo jets for what looked like it was gonna be forever, I was like yep, zero regrets. I'll be grateful we were able to do that for the rest of my life.

Having worked for years on the A380 as cabin crew, can confirm it was just as much of a pleasure to work those flights as it was to be a passenger! The plane is truly a dream 😍

My dad worked for Emirates Airlines for 35 years and I got to fly in almost every iteration of the A380 the airline had to offer. From the bar at the business class to the shower in the first class. One of the best planes I have ever had the luxury of being in.

I feel like it is a tragedy to lose these aircraft from active service. To this day, the A380 is the only plane I have managed to get a good nights sleep on in Economy long haul.

As a passenger, these are the best long haul planes I've ever flown on. Very sad to see them going out of service already.

There is a difference of what airlines want and what passenger want. For long haul flights is the best airplane ever produced. Quiet, spacious and comfortable.

Love the A380 for long haul flights. I fly it often to Munich from the states. Its modern, quiet, and reliable. The way they change the lighting in the plane to match your destination to minimize jet lag is amazing.

I flew one from LA to Paris many years ago. It's like riding a train in the sky. One thing that you don't usually think about: customs and security get really busy when 600 people arrive at the same time. Be ready for long lines.

I've been working in the airline industry for eight years at one of the world's busiest airports. When I first started, we received two A380s a day, one by Emirates in the morning, and then later with Qantas in the afternoon. Now, only British Airways flying the hulking beast into our airport. Every time I see it take off, I'm still amazed that an aircraft that size still gets off the ground!

When I worked for GE Aviation we worked on many pieces of equipment that go into the A380. Very proud of my work to supply them.

The irony of this video coming out negatively talking about the commercial viability of the A380 while most major airlines that own some are bringing them back in rapid fashion saying that "buying and owning some is probably the most important decision we made and it's more important now than it was when we made it" (Lufthansa).

The 747 will always have a very special place in my heart but in my opinion the A380 is amazing.

Ex Qantas Crew here, I flew Sydney to Dallas on the 380 nearly a hundred times. It was the best aircraft to work on, especially for a flight that long. When the company changed it to the 787 after covid it was such a downgrade. For some reason Dallas will always feel like a second home to me!

I've been on a few flights with the A380, all with Emirates, and in each cabin class. It's an outstanding aircraft, and as a passenger, I hate to see it dying.

I recently passed by the China Southern A380 fleet gathering dust in the Mojave Desert. Gave me chills seeing them sitting there casting shadows over all the other abandoned and deteriorating aircraft.

The B747 was in production for 53 years and sold 1,500. The A380 in production for 16 years and sold 250 units. Over half the production is used by one airline, Emirates which has a unique market from its home base to great distances.

I spent years traveling for my job, and as a passenger and frequent traveler the A380 was by far my favorite airplane to fly in. It's so quiet compared to the Boeing 777 and 787. By far the quietest commercial airplane out there.

I've been on a transatlantic flight on one. It really DOES feel different. You lose the feeling of being on a moving machine: it's not just quiet, but it lacks all the little shifts and twitches that you can feel on other jets

I flew in 747's about 50 times. The 380 only 4-5 times, sadly. The A380 left the 747 for dead. A superb passenger experience!