Qantas confirms A380 London debut

Monday, 10 Nov, 2008 0

 

Qantas has confirmed the start of services by the Airbus A380 superjumbo in the new year.

Flights from Heathrow will start on January 17 to Sydney via Singapore.

The delivery of the airline’s third A380 will see Qantas operate three return flights a week with the double deck aircraft.

Qantas will take delivery of a further two A380 aircraft by the end of 2008, and will have eight in service by the end of 2009. Its 20-strong order will be delivered by the end of 2013.

Regional general manager UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Stephen Thompson, said: “For our customers travelling to both Singapore and beyond to Australia, the A380 means extra space and comfort in every class.

“Qantas offers an all new suite in first class and a fully flat Skybed sleeper seat in business class.

“The aircraft features a 32 seat Premium Economy cabin and an all new the Economy Class seat featuring a sliding base that moves with the seat back to create a more comfortable, ergonomically tested position to aid sleep.”

He added: “In addition to giving us the opportunity to reinvent our product, this revolutionary new aircraft offered capacity and operating savings, as well as environmental improvements.”

The aircraft will offer passengers more than 100 on demand films, 350 television selections, 500 audio CDs, 30 PC-style games, and a selection of audio books, language tutorials, destination information, business education and radio channels.

by Phil Davies



 

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