The first commercial Airbus A380 superjumbo jet was unveiled by Singapore Airlines this week, and calling its interpretation of first class luxurious might be an understatement. The double-decker plane has 12 luxury suites, which are configured in numerous ways and include conference rooms and rooms with a double bed. The plane will fly from Singapore to Sydney and ’seats’ in suites will cost about $4000 apiece. The plane also has 60 business class seats and 399 economy class seats.
What luxurious comforts do the suites offer? In addition to full beds, there are 23in LCD screens, furnishings by Givenchy and food by celebrity chefs including Gordon Ramsay.
Rival airline Qantas has already announced its A380 design, which includes 14 suites, 72 business class seats, 32 premium economy seats and 332 economy class seats. I’d be curious to learn how different carriers decide on their configurations, and how important a consideration is luxury at the expense of maximizing profits.
Check out a photo gallery of the Singapore Airlines A380 here, and an article and video from The Scotsman here. BoingBoing also recently discovered photos of the plane configured without an interior, they’re online here.