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The configuration if 14 first, 72 Business, 32 Premium and 332 Economy, Total 450. The minimum number of aerobridges to operate out of any of the ports visited are two. That is one for the upper deck and one for the lower deck. In Singapore and Sydney there will be three aerobridges for boarding and disembarking. At no stage will premium economy ever be required to use the spiral staircase at the back of the plane, as they will disembark after the 72 Bussiness passenger from the upper forward door. As for the lower deck, the 14 first class passengers will have there own aerobridge in Singapore and Sydney. In other cities First class will have priority boarding before economy passengers and will also disembark before any of the other passenger on board the aircraft.

As there is always a minumum of one aerobridge per deck, there is no issue for a wheelchair passenger gaining access to a Premium Economy or Bussiness seats on the upper deck. As for lift elevators, there are 2 on the plane, forward and aft.

Having First class on the lower deck forward of economy is great as it is quiet and not as bumby as the upper deck. As boarding from the lower deck takes place at doors 2 when there is only one aerobridge in use, economy passengers will never have the opportunity to walk through first class as this door is located just behind the first class cabin. Boarding here requires economy passengers to walk down either of 2 aisles through a galley to access the economy cabin.

As for entertainment options, there are over 1000 choices to keep you amused on your flight, including a tail camera to watch live take-off, landings and cruise. Power outlets and usb ports are fitted at seats in all cabin classes, internet access is also available to all customers in flight.

Inflight self service bars are also fitted throughout the entire aircraft, providing snacks such as biscuits, cheese, crackers, fresh fruit, chocolates, soft drinks, and self serve alcohol in Premium Economy and Business class.

For those who are fortunate enough to travel First class and can afford the $22,ooo+ for a ticket. The seat may be 3 feet away from the window but you also have an ottoman next to the window fitted with a seatbelt so you can safely gaze out at the horizon if you wish. The ottoman is also available if you are travelling with a partner or colleague and would like to invite them to dine with you within your suite.

I think Qantas has done a fantastic job with this aircraft and all the features. It is truely the most comfortable, stylish and quietest way to travel. I look forward to having the opportunity to fly on this magnificent aircraft again.

Let’s see: that makes 18F, 72C, 370Y.
Qantas A380 upper deck only has 72C, 32W. I assume the 32 at the back only have to wait for the 72 at the front to disembark, before they too leave through the upper front exit.
Downstairs, even if only one exit is in use, there are only 14F to go before the 332Y can go!
I don’t see either staircase getting much use except at ports not providing upper-level entry.
As to the wing obscuring the view: here is Qantas’ own seat-plan http://www.qantas.com.au/infodetail/flying/inTheAir/ourAircraft/A380-14F72J32PY332Y.pdf , showing the wing-root extends from the front of Y in row 50 to row 70, while from personal observation (from a Singapore 380) the upper-deck view is good.

In looking at the A380 model I received after Emirates’ LAX fam flight, the wing extends from the second of five doors on the lower level past the third door and is slung beneath 26 (of 58) windows. The first five or six windows above the wing might be useful for viewing. Just something to consider when selecting seats.

I don’t know if this feature is available on Quantas, but the Emirates A380 provided views from three cameras (from the nose, behind the plane from above the tail, and underneath facing down) as part of the entertainment at each seat. Not as good as a window, but still very interesting … actually better for takeoffs and landings.