Emirates A380 layout & delivery

[Montague S]

here it is...yes it contains shower/spa for first class pax!

http://www.flightglobal.com/airspace/photos/a380/images/17742/emirates-airbus-a380-interior.jpg

http://www.flightglobal.com/airspace/photos/a380/tags/interior/emirates/default.aspx

http://www.a380delivery.com/emirates

also view the delivery online.

[Rhys Xanthis]

Wow, i like the business class look from the cabin layout picture, looks great!

And a shower/spa..wow!! Must take on a lot of water for that ! Cost a lot of fuel too!

[Montague S]

EK is going live with their delivery, viewed at the links above.

[Michael Morrison]

Info now on the EK site

http://www.emirates.com/au/english/flying/our_fleet/emirates_a380/emirates_a380.aspx

F looks good :)

J is interesting - sort of like the Etihad layout but more cramped... oh and you get a mini bar thingy

[Montague S]

wow..wow & wow, the shower looks spectacular!

[Michael Morrison]

I am a bit disappoined in J. looks cramped.

I think I prefer QF's new skybed to that, but F is much better than QF's.
Liking the bar as well :)

[Kieran Wells]

I actually thought that there might have been more room in economy. First certainly looks impressive esp the bar and shower - definately more room in the shower than i thought would have been and the marble is interesting...

[Rhys Xanthis]

Spa looks amazing!

The business class looks VERY cramped to me...prefer the open plan of QF's cabin, although by the look of it you aren't restricted by another pax next to you if they want to exit the row, which is a plus.

[Philip Argy]

... and if you are in the shower, please hold on!

http://www.emirates.com/au/english/flying/our_fleet/emirates_a380/first_class/shower_spa.aspx

[Gerald A]

HAMBURG, Germany -- Emirates Airlines took delivery Monday of the first of 58 Airbus A380 superjumbo planes it has ordered and announced it had signed up to buy another 60 aircraft from the European plane builder.



Link http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121724182633389569.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

[Montague S]

http://www.jetphotos.net/showphotos.php?regsearch=A6-EDA

the very first cabin pics...

[Rhys Xanthis]

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[Kent Broadhead]

Awful bland colours - I can't wait for the Qantas rollout! :)

[Philip Argy]

No doubt I'm in the minority, but I like natural light and large windows to look out at the world, even in first class!

Looking at myself in a mirror for 14 hours isn't my idea of value! The ability to closet myself is a good option if I want to work undisturbed, but I don't want that to be the fixed configuration.

[Montague S]

esteemed travel agent Mr. Chittock should now be at JFK...

http://archive-server.liveatc.net/kjfk/KJFK-Twr-Aug-01-2008-2000Z.mp3

arrival commentary at the link posted.

[Michael Morrison]

More Pics here

http://www.businesstraveller.com/news/emirates-a380-the-lowdown-and-the-pictures

[Montague S]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzbtUzvQyRo

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/25972394#25972394

http://nycaviation.com/forum/post-your-photos-emirates-a380-arrives-at-jfk-t12973.html

t/o from DXB...

[Philip Argy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OV0he0BN3tI&NR=1

Like what appears to be a refrigerated compartment to hold a few cans of your favourite beverage!

[Luke Chittock]

Howdy all

Just back from the EK A380 inaugural flight

Some pics at:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=51208&l=06ccd&id=701265228

Crew rest for tech and cabin crew located at rear of a/c in main cabin. 2 Tech crew bunks and 9 bunks for c/crew.

No movement of passengers allowed from Main deck to Upperdeck. Movement of pax from Upperdeck to Lowerdeck only permitted if unaccompanied child in main deck

Dedicated A380 cabin crew due to different safety and service delivery requirements to other aircraft in fleet.

Cabin crew were offered a chance to fly on the A380 without knowing any important conditions such as pay, layovers, specific A380 destinations etc. Therefore, one could argue the fleet has attracted people that really want to be there.

5 lots of cabin crew trained up already

Service issues were experenced (1.5hrs into flight before drinks were served, 3hrs until main meal was offered). I've had this happen on other inaugural flights (SQ A380, AO B763) where crew are unfamiliar with the aircraft. Give it a week or two and it'll be moving along fine.

The 'Lounge bar' is awesome!!! Good quality selection of food and drinks on offer.. and a crew member is at the bar the whole time. A different sort of repore is built when they are behind the bar.

Lounge Menu (ie at the bar)

Hot Snacks: Goat cheese and caramelized onion tart, Spirals of cheese straws, Tomato and red onion confit tart, Mini chicken shawrma, Toasted cheese and turkey sandwich, Chicken and vegetable pie

Cold Snacks: Mini bagels with smoked salmon and cream cheese, Mini croissant filled with cheese, Triangle sandwich, Tomato mozzarella and olive stick, Mini red pepper filled with cheese, selection of stuffed olives, mini potatoes with sour cream and caviar

Sweets: Selection of mini Arabic pasteries, Mini fruit tartlette

For these particular flights, the DXB-JFK route was very North – over Eastern Europe, Germany, just south of Greenland (Icebergs were visible) then down over the East coast of Canada into JFK. Takeoff weight 546Tonnes with a flight time 13:39hrs.

The return journey JFK-DXB tracked a lot further South – over the Atlantic ocean, Uk, Austria and down into DXB. Flight time 12:31.

New uniform launched 1st August. Only A380 cabin crew are wearing it at this stage with the all crew wearing them by December or April (depending on who you speak too). Pin strips are the trend.

EK are hoping new dedicated terminal to be open on 15OCT08 but not a firm date.

Not sure if people are aware that upgrades on departure possible, subject to availability. Request to be made with the cabin crew who will advise USD/AED amount or number of Skyward miles required.
Example DXB-HKG USD1125.00.

Also, EK transit pax are entitled to a free meal at a dedicated transit restareaunt within the terminal for transits of more than 4hrs.

Regards

Luke/PER

[Philip Argy]

We can only drool, Luke - brilliant report and fantastic photos - thank you heaps for sharing it with us and giving us a real feeling of what it was like.

The overhead bins seem to have much greater capacity than B744, or is it just an optical illusion from the lens you used?

IFE flight info display (with a/c rego included) is impressive.

And the nose and tail cam are a great touch - I wish QF would have that - does anyone know if they will?

[Kent Broadhead]

In know it's sad, but the timber dunny seats are slightly cool - and that they use different timber in different classes...

[Rhys Xanthis]

Love the pictures and report Luke, thanks a lot!

[Jamie D]

great report and pictures luke, thanks for the link