Emirates has been flying the Airbus A380 for 15 years now, and it’s safe to say that this superjumbo has become a cornerstone of their fleet. With 116 A380s in operation, Emirates is the biggest user of this aircraft,...
When Emirates got its first A380 on July 28, 2008, it was a game-changer. Airports had to revamp their runways and air bridges just to handle this beast. Why? Because the A380 can weigh up to 575 tonnes, which is two and a half times the weight of the Statue of Liberty.
The A380 is also the largest passenger aircraft ever made. It can hold up to 615 passengers and has over 550 square meters of usable floor space. That’s a lot of room for people and even more room for luxury, which Emirates is known for.
Emirates A380 First Class passengers get to enjoy 14 fully-enclosed Private Suites. You can pick your meal and bedtime, and there’s even an on-board Shower Spa. But it’s not just about First Class; the airline also offers some of the best in-flight experiences across all classes.
Emirates doesn’t skimp on food either. They have 1,800 chefs who whip up more than 12,000 recipes a year. And if you’re into champagne, you’re in luck. Emirates is the only airline serving Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, and Dom Pérignon.
The shortest Emirates A380 route is from Dubai to Jeddah, taking under 2 hours and 50 minutes. The longest one is from Dubai to Auckland, clocking in at over 17 hours of flight time.
When it comes to power, each of the A380’s four Engine Alliance GP72000 engines provides over 290,000 lbs of take-off thrust. That’s like having the horsepower of around 2,600 cars!
Emirates is always looking for ways to make the A380 even better. They’re spending $2 billion to refresh the cabins on 67 of their A380s. They’ve even got a new paint job, unveiled on the first A380 in March 2023, which takes over 4,000 liters of paint to cover the entire surface of the aircraft.