- The original A380 Superjumbo has started a new first -class travel era.
- Transport companies such as Al -Ittihad, Singapore and Lufthansza pushed these ideas further.
- The new innovations continue to form and inspire the future of super flight.
Airbus may have pulled the plug on its production A380 again in 2021, but it will remain “Superjumbo” with a two -dec monitor as a player in global aviation for many years yet … and with him the suspense comes from first -class travel.
A new type of luxury on board the plane
When this massive plane first made a flight, the flood gates opened a new wave of air luxury: special wings with sliding doors, advanced halls, cocktail bars, shower on board the plane, and even a plane store from the Korean courtyard on the plane.
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Al -Ittihad went one step forward, and the residence suite was launched from three rooms who promised a hotel style experience at an altitude of 35,000 feet.
Airbus has set the tone early in December 2000, as it displays expected models for the eye for what he called “Super First Class”: The elegant cabin reminds us of modern normal European trains, with separate seats and full -length beds.
Airlines, such as Singapore and Lufthansa, adapted these ideas later for their first -class cabin, and mixed privacy intelligently with privileges such as bars on the plane and the sprawling lounge areas of social communication in the air.
Although Richard Branson’s major plans for the gym, casino and beauty in Virgin Atlantic (ultimately not achieved) A380 did not witness the light from today, other airlines have followed Airbus by installing everything from the first -class bathrooms equipped to bath to Wide social centers.
Future visions for private food
Many of Future concepts have been presented… completely literal.
Imagine an early Airbus designs for the upper surface “Club” open to first -class bulletins, with curved seats, a large dining meter, and comfortable spots scattered around the chat or fast coffee break.
Later, design agencies like acumen and Yellow window Refining these ideas, evoking the “first place” wings with leather chairs and Chaise Hall.
Meanwhile, French designer Jacques Pyegerian dreamed in a sophisticated dining room and a special dining room, where first -class travelers can eat wine and eat as if in the boutique hotel.
Although the A380 days are over, its luxurious legacy fades.
