- By : Mrs. Amarjit Lidder
- Date: 13-07-2013
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- [Asaba, Nigeria]
British Airways recently received its first A380 aircraft, stated a release. The airline is the first carrier in the UK to take delivery of the double-decker, which is the world’s largest commercial jet. British Airways is also the first airline in Europe to operate both the A380 and the B787 Dreamliner, the first two of which landed at Heathrow last week.
The airline has said that the first long-haul flight on the A380 to Los Angeles will be launched on September 24, 2013 with prices starting from GBP 621 return, and the first to Hong Kong will be on October 22 with prices from GBP 688 return.
Keith Williams, CEO, British Airways, said, “We are delighted to welcome the first of our A380s to the fleet, joining our new 787s. These aircraft are the start of a new era for British Airways. Over the next 15 months, we will take delivery of new aircraft at the rate of one a fortnight as we put ourselves at the forefront of modern aviation. The A380 is a fantastic aircraft and an excellent showpiece for British engineering. Our customers are going to love the space, light and comfort on board.”
The A380 will accommodate 469 customers across four cabins. Customers in First will be seated at the front of the main deck. The cabin will offer 14 seats and is evolved from the current First class with 30 per cent more personal space and 60 per cent more personal stowage.
The Club World (business class) features 44 seats on the main deck and 53 seats on the upper deck. These upper deck seats will feature a new 2:3:2 configuration across the cabin. The 55 World Traveller Plus (premier economy) seats will be located on the upper deck while World Traveller (economy) customers can choose seats on both the main and upper deck.
The aircraft’s innovative design makes it much quieter during take-off and landing and, makes it 16 per cent more fuel efficient than a B747, added the release. British Airways has ordered 12 A380s for delivery by 2016. Three will arrive this year followed by a further five in 2014.
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