Really loved flying on the A380. Till today I still feel that the it has one of the quietest cabins around. I will be a sad day in aviation when the day comes that all A380 aircraft have been retired.
@@77l96 The 747 has also likely flown more hours, being a long haul flyer. Quad jets are the superior aircraft! Although, joking aside, I'd prefer for trijets to come back. They can work in the current system, and you never know when that extra engine might come in handy.
Love the A380 - had changed my entire schedule to go back home just for flying in one of these... Till date the best experience i have had and plus it was an Emirates A380❤️
My first experience of A380 was from dubai to Sydney with Emirates. Aircraft was great. But service was WORST i ever had from Emirates. Crew did discrimination .
love the A380s, hopefully one day in future they will bring these birds back again with newer technology, in the mean time time you'll still have at least another decade to be on one.
Newer tech? Tech didn’t let the plane down, our preference for and lower cost of direct flights doomed it. And it’s double deck design isn’t as cargo friendly as the 747. Again that’s not a tech issue. The only thing that will bring it back is huge demand for international travel. Maybe once beat Covid there will be huge travel again. I’d love to fly on one
I absolutely love the a380 and have been fortunate enough to fly it a few times between Zurich and Singapore. I don't think any other airplane comes close to the comfort and noise department this engineering marvel has to offer!
I flew on emirates a380 in 2017 from mxp to jfk. It has an enormous cabin with a good Seat width and pitch. In the same year i went to Paris and i saw the a380 plus a le bourget. There is only 1 word that can describe this airplane: impressive
I have come to love the a380. I've never actually flown on one, but I've had the experience of seeing a relatively close landing of one in DC, and I saw a couple up close belonging to Lufthansa in Frankfurt. Ironically, I was waiting to board a 747. I think the a380 has some life left in it with the routs it works on. These aircraft will remain in service where it is simply not feasible to replace it with smaller aircraft. I may be wrong, but who knows? A good secondhand market could also spring up in the coming years, breathing new life into already retired aircraft.
The Airbus A380 and to a lesser extent the Boeing 747 were the only two aircrafts I never had to worry about extreme turbulence. They were so smooth to be in and felt far more comfortable than the other planes... it's such a damn shame they're going away now. I was thinking it would've lasted at least another thirty years... it really is depressing they're gone too soon. Now the market's got A330, A350, B777... all of which shook hard when they shook. I haven't tried the B787 yet but I don't know how much I trust with twin engine planes. As for the A320 and the B737... they're a bit scary. None will be as sinister as the DC-10's and MD-80's though.
I dont know about none being as sinister as a DC10 or a MD80. I for one would not like to hop on a 737 MAX anytime soon. Also if you've seen videos on the 787 plant in south Carolina I would also be weary of getting on one of those planes. From the documentary they showed that people were one day working at a subway(the restaurant) and the next day building planes. Really wish boeing's leadership were not so short sighted I still think that they have some of the best engineers in the world at Seattle but really not liking modern day boeing and their share prices reflect that.
I still can't work out how it can't keep going forever as long as its operated on high demand routes such as London Hong Kong or London New York as just a couple of many potential examples. One interesting note is that no US carriers ever ordered. It just doesn't seem feasible that American could not have made it work on East coast to West Coast or America to Europe routes. I lived in Dubai for 5 years so always enjoyed the smoothness, my only complaint was on take off you could not feel any thrill or engine noise etc such as when on a B777 (this is a back handed compliment from me I guess!).
The us is a tough market to crack. And there are just so many little planes flying around that its hard to justify flying an A380 especially since the distances aren't that far. The landing costs for a plane like this JFK to LAX would be extremely high and on a short flight like that it wouldn't make sense. A regular ticket is like 300$ for economy and at those prices it wouldn't make sense to fly 2600 miles on a plane that big and expensive. Also every time you pressurize and de pressurize you reduce the value of the plane which would end up being a lot of value lost considering a small flight like that. As with other airlines I think that by 2030 we'll be seeing a rise in demand again for an A380 or a 747 because everyone will be flying smaller twin engine flights and sending multiple planes to high demand airports will be super expensive. I don't see how flying two 787 or two A350s would go down with ultra congested airports. Really the biggest increase in sales I can see when this happens would be a 777X that can almost match the capacity of the two giants. But I think that even that wont be able to save them. The best thing for the two super jumbos would be if they could operate a 747 or A380 fuselage using 2 massive engines instead of 4. Each of these engines cost upwards of 30 million dollars so just having fewer engines would make a super jumbo very attractive for flights like JFK Heathrow or Heathrow Shanghai Or CDG shanghai.
Even Qantas has stated that it can fly and maintain "TWO" 777-X's, flying nose to tail cheaper than one A-380. One A-380 = 550 passengers. Two 777-X's = 852 passengers. When you can fly 852 passengers cheaper than 550, it's a no brainer !
It doesn’t matter if the plane can do it profitably. If another plane can do it MORE profitably than the A380, nobody’s going to want to operate A380s. The A380 is a huge operational headache with no redeeming feature in the eyes of US operators. Major US airports are already incredibly busy with mid size aircraft and there is no opportunity to build an entire terminal facility and operational center around very large planes, like Emirates did for their massive A380 and 777 fleets. Just look at what Atlanta has had to do to handle the flight volume they already have. They’re about to have SIX parallel runways. Imagine throwing 10 A380s a day into the mix with their wake separation requirements and taxiing restrictions. Like a wrench in a gearbox. US airlines aren’t even that interested in the 777, which is a much more practical plane than the A380. They just don’t need that much capacity or range for 95% of their flights. For US airlines it’s all about A320s/737s, 757s, 767s, 787s, and to a lesser degree A350s and A330s. Planes with a lot of operational flexibility, that are easy to deal with operationally and can efficiently fly on long haul routes as well as short ones.
@@fposmith Situation could change. I think Rashed Arbab did make some senses that with the demand of flying going high and surpassing our previous peak prior to the pandemic, hot routes and airports would be more and more expensive to operate with. Say LHR can only contain 100 airplanes. If the demand is really that high, carriers have no choice but increase the capacity per flight rather than the numbers of flight operated daily. Personally, I think the future will be parting spot limited.
I freeking love this plane! I dont care who makes it I dont care if it has 4 engines or makes economic sense for whoever , or how it looks , its not as if I own the plane or the company making it but as a Passanger its just so comfortable and quiet! You get your moneys worth when flying on this plane . Its just soo big and comfortable. Love the amnities as well.
As a frequent flier, especially on the line Doha Paris and back, I 'll be sad when it'll stop flying, it's my favourite airliner - with the A 340 - for me the best of them
I became a fan of the A380 this New Years when I flew from Houston to Dubai in business class and then in 1st class on the return trip. The service on Emirates was awesome. The spa in 1st class was a dream. This video is 2 years old, but their might still be a long life for this plane. The IAH to DXB flight was serviced by the 777-200ER, and then in December 2022, they switched it to the A380. 1/2 of the cities it flys to the US are A380 with multiple flights out of JFK and DC. The spoke and wheel long haul carriers make the best use of her.
I've had the pleasure of flying A380 on Singapore airlines (SIN-FRA), Qantas (HKG-MEL) & Emirates (AKL-DXB). I'll dearly miss the majestic lift-offs and spacious comfort
The 777 is the king of the skies. and the 747 is the queen. A380 more like a whale but the beluga has that honor. IDK what the a380 falls under. Its a big plane but it doesn't look as good as the 747 to me.
I flew a Lufthansa A380 in 2015 from S'pore to Frankfurt a. M. and a Singapore Airlines A380 in 2019 from the same airports in reverse. The flying experience was just amazing. And definitely I'll miss this plane.
The A380 was one of the smoothest, quietest aircraft to fly and Singapore Airlines mastered the Business Class experience with their configuration coupled to superb service.
I love the A380, it's pretty disappointing that it's production line is now ended due to the continuous improvements of large twin engined super fuel efficient aircraft. Basically, Airbus have been jointly responsible for the death of the quad jets which for me, is terribly sad. The A380 is an absolute marvel of modern engineering and it deserves more success and a longer career but I think, within the next 10 years, the super jumbo will be almost gone from our skies. I must get a flight on an A380 before she disappears, I'll do anything to get one.....
I'm with most of the commenters. I will miss the 380. I've had the good fortune to sit in the pointy end of just about all the long-haulers in all the top airlines (with the notable exception of Cathay). No plane gave me feeling of quiet and comfort like the top deck of the 380. Yes, that includes the (overhyped, IMO) 787. Though I also always loved the coziness of upstairs in the 747.
There is no reason to not like the A380! It is a gorgeous aircraft. It was a flying living room. Unfortunately, the dynamics of the airline industry have broughtThe giant airplanes usefulness to an end. Hopefully, several routes will remain prosperous and keep the plane flying for a few more years
I've flown on the A380 with Air France and British Airways and absolutely LOVE it. It easily became my favorite jumbo jet to fly (I always get the window and aisle seat pair at the very back of the upper deck). To me, this plane's spaciousness and comfort are beyond compare. I will truly miss it, but am very glad to have had a chance to fly on it.
Have enjoyed flying in A380 from Manchester to Bangkok seven or eight times and rate it the best by far.The B 787,s worst because of cramped seating space.
Great video, well put together and interesting information. I love the A380 such a comfortable plane and so much space. It will be missed when they stop flying them.
One of the best flying experiences Ive ever had was on Qatar Airways A380. It was after a long and frustrating set of delays and missing flights and Lufthansa booked us a replacement flgiht on the A380. The take of and landing were by far the smoothest ive ever expereinced, flight was decently quiet, and the flight was extremely comfortable. Hope I get to fly on one again.
I think the difficulty in converting the A380 to a cargo plane is much more significant than many people realize, and the primary reason why the Boeing 747 has remained relevant for so long. The 747 was designed to be easily converted to cargo, because it was thought that supersonic passenger planes would eventually take over. Clearly, this didn't happen. So in a twist of fate the 747 gained an inbuilt advantage long before the A380 ever took to the skies. It's simply easier for airlines to reconfigure or get rid of them if needed. The A380 is a glorious plane, and a true masterpiece of engineering, but the cold and emotionless economics of running a business aren't on its side. Looking at how things are going right now, it's unlikely I will ever get a chance to fly on one, though I have flown on a 747 4 times.
Really loved flying in A380. I doubt any other aircraft will be able to provide leg room as much as A380 in economy. Having flown in 747 and 777 and many other Boeing and Airbus aircrafts, A380 easily is the best aircraft I flew in. It will indeed be a sad day when all are retired.
The facts of operating A380 are right as big price, more oil and many more, these matters may could be solved by the time if the world not been shut down and been change the hole planning's of travelers, I am sure the people who flied on and the crow of the plane must had unbelievable experiences of to be proud and spatial, as well the viewers but sure A380 will catch surprises in the history of aviation, I love and salute to all who were involved with this heugh and impossible plane to work with 100% successful victory, my eyes and hart is full to say I love you, love you, love you Airbus A 380.
It might actually renew interest in these big jets. Lower demand basicly means the point to point model is not sustainable, returning to traditional hub and spoke models which are what these planes where designed to service.
Loved this plane. Extremely quiet and comfortable. Smooth take offs and landing. Will miss it. I will always try and book a 747 and a380 whenever I can
Not true , there are many aircraft in that category . It has to do with the amount of wake turbulence they make and the amount of separation they require between them and other aircraft.
I don't understand how you can put save the coral reefs on a chartered A380. I mean this has to be one of the least efficient modes of transport for flying private. The only thing I can think of that's less efficient is if you charter a private cruise ship and sail alone across the oceans.
It's just amazing,,a gentle giant,,,technically advanced,,,just something about a quadjet that twin engines can't do,,,,Airbus did it right,,,a dream realized!!
I once got onto a Singapore Airlines flight and only realised it was an A380 after boarding; the wings are absolutely massive observing from the windows. The sheer weight makes them bend downwards _significantly_ while not generating lift on the ground. Once picking up enough speed, the lift will flex the wings the opposite way.
I'm hearing rumors that the A380 is starting to become obsolete due to companies wanting to become more efficient. Claiming that twin engines are becoming the wave of the future. This surprised me because the A380 is an amazing plane and is fairly new to the industry. Any experts want to chime in?
The airline industry is changing. When this plane started developmemt all airlines still operated the wheel and spoke model because smaller 2 engine jets where limited in where they could fly to. But during development ETOPS let twin jets fly to more and more destinations and more longer routes so airlines switched to a more point to point system. In that system there is just no need for big airplanes. That is why both the 747 and a380 will be disapearing.
I admire this aircraft. Haven't had a chance to fly on one though but I clearly remember the day when it made a tour around germany in 2005 and how my 7 year old me was excited to see this behemoth take to the skies in Dusseldorf.
I love plane spotting and would always track A380 flights into or out of Melbourne, depending on wind direction. I use to even do this on the way into the city for work as the LA service with QANTAS would fly right over where I worked sometimes. I never got to fly on one but have always wanted to. Hopefully, QANTAS will bring them back and I might have a chance. Fingers crossed.
According to WP, the A380 is especially hard hit by COVID. 2019 saw 233 A380's in the air. By 2020 that number fell to 18. 479 747s remained in use in 2020. That's quite a desperate story.
Singapore 🇸🇬 Changi International Airport had Soecially Designed then Terminal 3 Building to serve Singapore Airlines Giant Airbus A380 with 3 passenger Bridges and larger lounge.
I never ride a plane before and this is my dream plane to ride and fly with it in the near future but sadly my dream will not come true. I hope the makers of this airplane can modify that mostly all of the international airports can fit in with this type of airplane and also reducing the fuel cost of it but the 2 storey airplane will be the same. A380 is the best plane ever when you are making a first class and business class because it is huge and having a wide spaces just like you are living in your own house but only it is flying. Hehe! 🙂🙂 Just like how the Airline Company Emirates do to there A380's from first class, business class down to economic class. I was amazed and love it by watching some youtube videos discussing the first and business class of the Emirates. I hope I can ride and fly with it in the future. I hope their will be a reborn on this and it will be called as the "A380 Reborn" because it is fixed and can be fitted with all the international airports around the world.
best plane I've ever been on by a mile...my fav and always go out of my way to make sure I'm on one..I have been very lucky though to fly it business class with emirates on more than one occasion. It will be a very sad day for international travel when these are all gone....
I fly in A380 even if I have to pay more. Boing is simply not in the same league. It is sad to see it retire so early and be replaced by a twin engine aircraft.
Malaysia Airlines have its 6 A380s parking on the tarmac most of the time, due to limited passenger traffic. Look like A380 doesn't fit in the airlines business model of medium range, small to medium capacity! The airlines have cut most of its European & North American routes as part of its cost trimming measures.
I will always absolutely love these very huge passenger jets! These are the King of the skies, and the Boeing 747's are the queen of the skies!! Very very impressive, each and every time, I watch their flying videos, flying 600+ Mph!!! Brings me to tears!! I love Originality, No-changes are ever nearly as good, Never!!! I vote to keep all!! These are very Amazing!!!
Like all the other people who have made comments, I LOVE this plane. I have flown on almost every commercial airplane made In the last 70 years, and this is the BEST. First of all, for me, it is beautiful. Second, it is a great flying experience. Smooth all the way. And third, you don’t feel like you are in a giant plane. The 2 level loading, and the segmented compartments make it seem like just another jumbo jet. I will always continue to seek a flight on this wonderful machine,
I had ridden both SIA and BA A380s from Singapore Changi to London Heathrow (with the latter a stopover from Sydney) on Economy Class. They're much more comfortable than the B777-300ERs from both airlines on the return journey.
I am personally a Boeing fan but the A380 is amazing and will be missed 😪
Same here
Same. Boeing is generally better but I preferred A380 to the 747
The 747s are being scrapped as well the a350s and dreamliners can carry 400 passengers .
@@briancooley8777 based on what?
facts
Really loved flying on the A380. Till today I still feel that the it has one of the quietest cabins around. I will be a sad day in aviation when the day comes that all A380 aircraft have been retired.
Me too
Emirates is still ordering more A 380s upto date so never worry about that dear 😢
@allanoluko2390 sadly not, the production of the a380 has already been stopped, no more a380, but lufthansa go thei're pit of retirement
it'll be a shame to see one of the safest jet liners retire so early.
@@77l96 What about comparing them to the 747 then?
@@77l96 The 747 has also likely flown more hours, being a long haul flyer. Quad jets are the superior aircraft! Although, joking aside, I'd prefer for trijets to come back. They can work in the current system, and you never know when that extra engine might come in handy.
@@77l96 ok plane nerd
Even the A340 too :(
@@77l96 you forgot the MAX mate... greed that kills
Love the A380 - had changed my entire schedule to go back home just for flying in one of these... Till date the best experience i have had and plus it was an Emirates A380❤️
Bucket List…
First Class Emirates A380 is soooo bucket list if ever possible. Plus she is a pretty Lady. Love the A380.
My first experience of A380 was from dubai to Sydney with Emirates.
Aircraft was great. But service was WORST i ever had from Emirates.
Crew did discrimination .
A380 is the best plane ever they will last forever
I love the A380 my first flying experience (that I remember) was on the A380 and I loved it... I’m gonna miss seeing it at airports
Me too😢
me too
My first flight was on a Lockheed Constellation in December 1958.
I don't remember that one!
I've flown over 175 flights.
I'm a Boeing Baby. Born in the same year and place, Renton, Washington.
Go to Dubai.
I never fly by A380 and it's my dream.
Please don't stop producing this fantastic plane...
They'll still be in service for a while. Just make sure to fly on one before their service ends.
Emirates has said they will continue to use them until the 2030s beyond so you have a good amount of time.
@@AHumanNamedAlex yeah and they will continue to extend their promises when it reach early 2030s I hope so coz I really love them so much😢
love the A380s, hopefully one day in future they will bring these birds back again with newer technology, in the mean time time you'll still have at least another decade to be on one.
Newer tech? Tech didn’t let the plane down, our preference for and lower cost of direct flights doomed it. And it’s double deck design isn’t as cargo friendly as the 747. Again that’s not a tech issue. The only thing that will bring it back is huge demand for international travel. Maybe once beat Covid there will be huge travel again. I’d love to fly on one
I absolutely love the a380 and have been fortunate enough to fly it a few times between Zurich and Singapore. I don't think any other airplane comes close to the comfort and noise department this engineering marvel has to offer!
A380 will not be over until now they are still operating
I flew on emirates a380 in 2017 from mxp to jfk. It has an enormous cabin with a good Seat width and pitch. In the same year i went to Paris and i saw the a380 plus a le bourget. There is only 1 word that can describe this airplane: impressive
I have come to love the a380. I've never actually flown on one, but I've had the experience of seeing a relatively close landing of one in DC, and I saw a couple up close belonging to Lufthansa in Frankfurt. Ironically, I was waiting to board a 747.
I think the a380 has some life left in it with the routs it works on. These aircraft will remain in service where it is simply not feasible to replace it with smaller aircraft. I may be wrong, but who knows? A good secondhand market could also spring up in the coming years, breathing new life into already retired aircraft.
The Airbus A380 and to a lesser extent the Boeing 747 were the only two aircrafts I never had to worry about extreme turbulence. They were so smooth to be in and felt far more comfortable than the other planes... it's such a damn shame they're going away now.
I was thinking it would've lasted at least another thirty years... it really is depressing they're gone too soon.
Now the market's got A330, A350, B777... all of which shook hard when they shook. I haven't tried the B787 yet but I don't know how much I trust with twin engine planes. As for the A320 and the B737... they're a bit scary. None will be as sinister as the DC-10's and MD-80's though.
I dont know about none being as sinister as a DC10 or a MD80. I for one would not like to hop on a 737 MAX anytime soon. Also if you've seen videos on the 787 plant in south Carolina I would also be weary of getting on one of those planes. From the documentary they showed that people were one day working at a subway(the restaurant) and the next day building planes. Really wish boeing's leadership were not so short sighted I still think that they have some of the best engineers in the world at Seattle but really not liking modern day boeing and their share prices reflect that.
I still can't work out how it can't keep going forever as long as its operated on high demand routes such as London Hong Kong or London New York as just a couple of many potential examples.
One interesting note is that no US carriers ever ordered. It just doesn't seem feasible that American could not have made it work on East coast to West Coast or America to Europe routes.
I lived in Dubai for 5 years so always enjoyed the smoothness, my only complaint was on take off you could not feel any thrill or engine noise etc such as when on a B777 (this is a back handed compliment from me I guess!).
The us is a tough market to crack. And there are just so many little planes flying around that its hard to justify flying an A380 especially since the distances aren't that far. The landing costs for a plane like this JFK to LAX would be extremely high and on a short flight like that it wouldn't make sense. A regular ticket is like 300$ for economy and at those prices it wouldn't make sense to fly 2600 miles on a plane that big and expensive. Also every time you pressurize and de pressurize you reduce the value of the plane which would end up being a lot of value lost considering a small flight like that. As with other airlines I think that by 2030 we'll be seeing a rise in demand again for an A380 or a 747 because everyone will be flying smaller twin engine flights and sending multiple planes to high demand airports will be super expensive. I don't see how flying two 787 or two A350s would go down with ultra congested airports. Really the biggest increase in sales I can see when this happens would be a 777X that can almost match the capacity of the two giants. But I think that even that wont be able to save them. The best thing for the two super jumbos would be if they could operate a 747 or A380 fuselage using 2 massive engines instead of 4. Each of these engines cost upwards of 30 million dollars so just having fewer engines would make a super jumbo very attractive for flights like JFK Heathrow or Heathrow Shanghai Or CDG shanghai.
Even Qantas has stated that it can fly and maintain "TWO" 777-X's, flying nose to tail cheaper than one A-380. One A-380 = 550 passengers. Two 777-X's = 852 passengers. When you can fly 852 passengers cheaper than 550, it's a no brainer !
It doesn’t matter if the plane can do it profitably. If another plane can do it MORE profitably than the A380, nobody’s going to want to operate A380s. The A380 is a huge operational headache with no redeeming feature in the eyes of US operators. Major US airports are already incredibly busy with mid size aircraft and there is no opportunity to build an entire terminal facility and operational center around very large planes, like Emirates did for their massive A380 and 777 fleets. Just look at what Atlanta has had to do to handle the flight volume they already have. They’re about to have SIX parallel runways. Imagine throwing 10 A380s a day into the mix with their wake separation requirements and taxiing restrictions. Like a wrench in a gearbox. US airlines aren’t even that interested in the 777, which is a much more practical plane than the A380. They just don’t need that much capacity or range for 95% of their flights. For US airlines it’s all about A320s/737s, 757s, 767s, 787s, and to a lesser degree A350s and A330s. Planes with a lot of operational flexibility, that are easy to deal with operationally and can efficiently fly on long haul routes as well as short ones.
@@JohnMaxGriffin great insight that I had not thought of. Thanks a lot!
@@fposmith Situation could change. I think Rashed Arbab did make some senses that with the demand of flying going high and surpassing our previous peak prior to the pandemic, hot routes and airports would be more and more expensive to operate with. Say LHR can only contain 100 airplanes. If the demand is really that high, carriers have no choice but increase the capacity per flight rather than the numbers of flight operated daily. Personally, I think the future will be parting spot limited.
I love the A380, especially if I have the joy of being in Business Class. It will be a sad day when it is no longer flying.
I agree.
Thankfully there is plenty of time to fly on it. Emirates will be the sole operator of it.
me to
Even me
Love the a380
Live long a380
@Terique Bernard I'll take the A350 if I can't have an A380
Thank you, whoever you are for making such amazing videos... love you
Thanks Carl! :D
You're very much welcome.. 😊
I for one will be Very, Very Sad. I love this Bird and I always travel on A380.
Very well put together video! I hope I will be able to fly on the A380 before they disappear
Thanks!
You must, there are amazing
I freeking love this plane! I dont care who makes it I dont care if it has 4 engines or makes economic sense for whoever , or how it looks , its not as if I own the plane or the company making it but as a Passanger its just so comfortable and quiet! You get your moneys worth when flying on this plane . Its just soo big and comfortable. Love the amnities as well.
You may love it.
But the company cannot keep running it if it's not feasible.
I know how to tell an A380s engine by its type now. Thank you simple flying
As a frequent flier, especially on the line Doha Paris and back, I 'll be sad when it'll stop flying, it's my favourite airliner - with the A 340 - for me the best of them
I became a fan of the A380 this New Years when I flew from Houston to Dubai in business class and then in 1st class on the return trip. The service on Emirates was awesome. The spa in 1st class was a dream. This video is 2 years old, but their might still be a long life for this plane. The IAH to DXB flight was serviced by the 777-200ER, and then in December 2022, they switched it to the A380. 1/2 of the cities it flys to the US are A380 with multiple flights out of JFK and DC. The spoke and wheel long haul carriers make the best use of her.
The A 380 is the best airliner on the market. Absolutely love flying it. Grace and comfort, quietl and economic - its a marvel.
I've had the pleasure of flying A380 on Singapore airlines (SIN-FRA), Qantas (HKG-MEL) & Emirates (AKL-DXB). I'll dearly miss the majestic lift-offs and spacious comfort
My all time favorite ... Long live the king of the skies✌🛫
The 777 is the king of the skies. and the 747 is the queen. A380 more like a whale but the beluga has that honor. IDK what the a380 falls under. Its a big plane but it doesn't look as good as the 747 to me.
The king is dead, long live his son...
@@rashadarbab2769 is that why is the only plane in the skies that is designated SUPER?
I flew a Lufthansa A380 in 2015 from S'pore to Frankfurt a. M. and a Singapore Airlines A380 in 2019 from the same airports in reverse. The flying experience was just amazing. And definitely I'll miss this plane.
The A380 was one of the smoothest, quietest aircraft to fly and Singapore Airlines mastered the Business Class experience with their configuration coupled to superb service.
13:17 So, about all of what you said - then why exactly are A380s passing away so quickly?
I love it, it’s beautiful to look at it and simply my favorite after Concorde
I'm so glad I discovered this channel
I love the A380, it's pretty disappointing that it's production line is now ended due to the continuous improvements of large twin engined super fuel efficient aircraft. Basically, Airbus have been jointly responsible for the death of the quad jets which for me, is terribly sad. The A380 is an absolute marvel of modern engineering and it deserves more success and a longer career but I think, within the next 10 years, the super jumbo will be almost gone from our skies.
I must get a flight on an A380 before she disappears, I'll do anything to get one.....
A legendary plane
12:39 Well, what if the inner engines of the A380s use fuel and the outer engines use any weather proof solar electricity?
I'm with most of the commenters. I will miss the 380. I've had the good fortune to sit in the pointy end of just about all the long-haulers in all the top airlines (with the notable exception of Cathay). No plane gave me feeling of quiet and comfort like the top deck of the 380. Yes, that includes the (overhyped, IMO) 787. Though I also always loved the coziness of upstairs in the 747.
This is absolutely a beautiful aircraft with a clean safety record I would love to fly on her
A380 is gorgeous
SF, what is your fav plane?
Some on the SF team would say the A380, but not all of us ;)
Nice choice
Hillary Clinton's broomstick.
There is no reason to not like the A380! It is a gorgeous aircraft. It was a flying living room. Unfortunately, the dynamics of the airline industry have broughtThe giant airplanes usefulness to an end. Hopefully, several routes will remain prosperous and keep the plane flying for a few more years
I love flying A380 anytime any day my best aircraft for now.
Did he say at 8:40 "A 30 minutes flight between Dubai and Wisconsin"?
If he did so my question is: does this plane have speed of light capability?
Dubai and Muscat (Oman)
I've flown on the A380 with Air France and British Airways and absolutely LOVE it. It easily became my favorite jumbo jet to fly (I always get the window and aisle seat pair at the very back of the upper deck). To me, this plane's spaciousness and comfort are beyond compare. I will truly miss it, but am very glad to have had a chance to fly on it.
Have enjoyed flying in A380 from Manchester to Bangkok seven or eight times and rate it the best by far.The B 787,s worst because of cramped seating space.
High altitud testing was conducted in Rionegro (Antioquia, Colombia), NOT in Bogotá.
Great video, well put together and interesting information. I love the A380 such a comfortable plane and so much space. It will be missed when they stop flying them.
I love the Airbus A380 WOW awesome plane a beasts in the sky
This is my absolute fave plane! I don't know why US airlines have never operated it.
coz its not worth it
One of the best flying experiences Ive ever had was on Qatar Airways A380. It was after a long and frustrating set of delays and missing flights and Lufthansa booked us a replacement flgiht on the A380. The take of and landing were by far the smoothest ive ever expereinced, flight was decently quiet, and the flight was extremely comfortable. Hope I get to fly on one again.
A380 izz love ❤️I don't it to retire before I even get a chance to ride on it
I love the A380 more than any other aircraft ❤️🥺
My favourite airplane is Boeing 747-800 mega top.
Most beautiful aircraft after Concorde.
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Singapore Airlines was the First Airline to operate the Giant Airbus A380 and second largest operator behind the largest operator, Emirates Airlines.
I think the difficulty in converting the A380 to a cargo plane is much more significant than many people realize, and the primary reason why the Boeing 747 has remained relevant for so long. The 747 was designed to be easily converted to cargo, because it was thought that supersonic passenger planes would eventually take over. Clearly, this didn't happen. So in a twist of fate the 747 gained an inbuilt advantage long before the A380 ever took to the skies. It's simply easier for airlines to reconfigure or get rid of them if needed.
The A380 is a glorious plane, and a true masterpiece of engineering, but the cold and emotionless economics of running a business aren't on its side. Looking at how things are going right now, it's unlikely I will ever get a chance to fly on one, though I have flown on a 747 4 times.
The 747 looks like it does with the hump because it was designed to be a cargo as well as passenger aircraft. Brilliant!
Loved the time lapse video. Wished there was a clock showing time
Really loved flying in A380. I doubt any other aircraft will be able to provide leg room as much as A380 in economy. Having flown in 747 and 777 and many other Boeing and Airbus aircrafts, A380 easily is the best aircraft I flew in. It will indeed be a sad day when all are retired.
The facts of operating A380 are right as big price, more oil and many more, these matters may could be solved by the time if the world not been shut down and been change the hole planning's of travelers, I am sure the people who flied on and the crow of the plane must had unbelievable experiences of to be proud and spatial, as well the viewers but sure A380 will catch surprises in the history of aviation, I love and salute to all who were involved with this heugh and impossible plane to work with 100% successful victory, my eyes and hart is full to say I love you, love you, love you Airbus A 380.
i'd love to get the chance even just to walk around one and like, get a tour lol. i don't even need to go up in it, i just wanna see the inside
What people always get wrong about transportation is that if someone got to pick either luxury or speed most people would choose speed
I am very impressed every time I get A380 how silent it is despite its size. But realistically it is not economically sustainable after Corona.
It might actually renew interest in these big jets.
Lower demand basicly means the point to point model is not sustainable, returning to traditional hub and spoke models which are what these planes where designed to service.
@@baronvonlimbourgh1716 Today I learned that passengers prefer indirect flights and airlines prefer flying empty seats. NOT!
Loved this plane. Extremely quiet and comfortable. Smooth take offs and landing. Will miss it. I will always try and book a 747 and a380 whenever I can
I love A380. Had chance to fly 3 times between Sydney and Dubai and just loved the experience.
I love the A38 and give it precedence in my travel plans. Nothing else comes close.
Hopefully, God willing, i will fly in it before it stops!
I would love to fly on one seen one fly into Logan airport so beautiful
Had my biggest long haul bender on a Qantas A380 SYD -> DAL
I just love flying A380.
I love this super jumbo as it's the only one which is categorised as SUPER !!
Not true , there are many aircraft in that category . It has to do with the amount of wake turbulence they make and the amount of separation they require between them and other aircraft.
I never got the chance I am sure there are still people out who wish it could back for good
I will certainly miss this magnificent bird , I much enjoyed flying in it, the most comfortable and the quietest airliner I know
I don't understand how you can put save the coral reefs on a chartered A380. I mean this has to be one of the least efficient modes of transport for flying private. The only thing I can think of that's less efficient is if you charter a private cruise ship and sail alone across the oceans.
I saw the fedex and ups logo on the first a380. Shame that those orders got cancelled.
I actually have a model of the FedEx Airbus A-380. it is my first A-380 I ever gotten.
Singapore Airlines Retired 4 Airbus A380s and will operate a few more of these Giant Airbus A380 once the Covid pandemic improves.
I really loved it. I flew from switzerland to dubai and back many times and it was great
It's just amazing,,a gentle giant,,,technically advanced,,,just something about a quadjet that twin engines can't do,,,,Airbus did it right,,,a dream realized!!
The 747 is the queen of the skies, the A380 is the king.
I once got onto a Singapore Airlines flight and only realised it was an A380 after boarding; the wings are absolutely massive observing from the windows. The sheer weight makes them bend downwards _significantly_ while not generating lift on the ground. Once picking up enough speed, the lift will flex the wings the opposite way.
more lovers than haters, lets get that right. for passengers, no other aircraft rivals the 380, full stop.
I'm hearing rumors that the A380 is starting to become obsolete due to companies wanting to become more efficient. Claiming that twin engines are becoming the wave of the future. This surprised me because the A380 is an amazing plane and is fairly new to the industry.
Any experts want to chime in?
The airline industry is changing.
When this plane started developmemt all airlines still operated the wheel and spoke model because smaller 2 engine jets where limited in where they could fly to.
But during development ETOPS let twin jets fly to more and more destinations and more longer routes so airlines switched to a more point to point system.
In that system there is just no need for big airplanes. That is why both the 747 and a380 will be disapearing.
Fuel costs….
I admire this aircraft. Haven't had a chance to fly on one though but I clearly remember the day when it made a tour around germany in 2005 and how my 7 year old me was excited to see this behemoth take to the skies in Dusseldorf.
My favourite airplane and the best I have flown in. It was so smooth and quiet. It will be a sad day when it is no longer in service.
I love plane spotting and would always track A380 flights into or out of Melbourne, depending on wind direction. I use to even do this on the way into the city for work as the LA service with QANTAS would fly right over where I worked sometimes. I never got to fly on one but have always wanted to. Hopefully, QANTAS will bring them back and I might have a chance. Fingers crossed.
You stated the a380 was not a failure. How profitable was it?
According to WP, the A380 is especially hard hit by COVID. 2019 saw 233 A380's in the air. By 2020 that number fell to 18. 479 747s remained in use in 2020. That's quite a desperate story.
Singapore 🇸🇬 Changi International Airport had Soecially Designed then Terminal 3 Building to serve Singapore Airlines Giant Airbus A380 with 3 passenger Bridges and larger lounge.
simple flying i'm Yenul my fevorite airbus plane is the airbus a380.
It’s sad that the A380 never came To Canada. I have never seen one in person
The best and most comfortable plane hence why in the last 12 years I have flown Emirates wherever possible and made sure I am on A830.
Philippine Airlines was rumored to order 1 a380 to replace its 747
I never ride a plane before and this is my dream plane to ride and fly with it in the near future but sadly my dream will not come true. I hope the makers of this airplane can modify that mostly all of the international airports can fit in with this type of airplane and also reducing the fuel cost of it but the 2 storey airplane will be the same. A380 is the best plane ever when you are making a first class and business class because it is huge and having a wide spaces just like you are living in your own house but only it is flying. Hehe! 🙂🙂 Just like how the Airline Company Emirates do to there A380's from first class, business class down to economic class. I was amazed and love it by watching some youtube videos discussing the first and business class of the Emirates. I hope I can ride and fly with it in the future. I hope their will be a reborn on this and it will be called as the "A380 Reborn" because it is fixed and can be fitted with all the international airports around the world.
best plane I've ever been on by a mile...my fav and always go out of my way to make sure I'm on one..I have been very lucky though to fly it business class with emirates on more than one occasion. It will be a very sad day for international travel when these are all gone....
I worked on this project. Canning the freighter version was a disaster. I saw the pictures of the planned enlarged version, looks real nice.
this is the best aircraft ever built by man kind....i really love it flying on the a 380...OVER AND OVER AGAINX.
I fly in A380 even if I have to pay more. Boing is simply not in the same league. It is sad to see it retire so early and be replaced by a twin engine aircraft.
Boeing (note the spelling) is absolutely in the same league…
Malaysia Airlines have its 6 A380s parking on the tarmac most of the time, due to limited passenger traffic. Look like A380 doesn't fit in the airlines business model of medium range, small to medium capacity! The airlines have cut most of its European & North American routes as part of its cost trimming measures.
A380 has one of the most comfortable, quietest cabins around. I wouldn't want to have a 17.5hr flight on another aircraft.
gonna miss it
I will always absolutely love these very huge passenger jets! These are the King of the skies, and the Boeing 747's are the queen of the skies!! Very very impressive, each and every time, I watch their flying videos, flying 600+ Mph!!! Brings me to tears!! I love Originality, No-changes are ever nearly as good, Never!!! I vote to keep all!!
These are very Amazing!!!
Like all the other people who have made comments, I LOVE this plane. I have flown on almost every commercial airplane made In the last 70 years, and this is the BEST. First of all, for me, it is beautiful. Second, it is a great flying experience. Smooth all the way. And third, you don’t feel like you are in a giant plane. The 2 level loading, and the segmented compartments make it seem like just another jumbo jet. I will always continue to seek a flight on this wonderful machine,
I had ridden both SIA and BA A380s from Singapore Changi to London Heathrow (with the latter a stopover from Sydney) on Economy Class. They're much more comfortable than the B777-300ERs from both airlines on the return journey.
Will totally Missed this beautiful plane first A380 was Korean Air hopefully I can take Singapore A380 before it will go 🥲
The airbus a380 is the king of the sky.
Airbus A380 Is the best and i’m gonna miss her 😔
Absolute beast in the sky the king of the skies a very sad day when it unfortunately retires astonishing safety record as well
flying demands will increase, by 2040 seriously, i'm sure the superjumbumbo will be needed again.
Not with how dispersed they'll be. They'll just use point to point and frequent flights.
Imagine it in a twin Engine configuration with the GE9X engine where it has been optimized such that just having 2 engines are enough.