The Rise and Fall of the A380

The Airbus A380 is the largest passenger and most expensive airliner in the world. Last week, Airbus announced it will end production of the A380 in 2021.
How the once promising Airbus superjumbo went from airline status symbol to reject in just 10 years? Let’s take a look at the rise and fall of the A380 in this special documentary video.
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The Airbus A380 will hold a special place in many aeroplane enthusiast’s hearts considering its status as the world’s largest passenger airline and its sophisticated, luxurious and spacious first class suites, complete even with an entire bathroom and shower. However, it is undeniable that this aeroplane did not successfully challenge the Boeing 747’s dominance in the long haul flight market, as was Airbus’s aim, and was something of a commercial failure - not only did delays in the development of the model cause much higher than projected development costs, but Airbus have admitted that they are unlikely to be able to recoup the full staggering 25 billion euro price tag on bringing this model to market. This video sheds light on went wrong for this giant of the aeroplane industry, the super jumbo jet.
The Airbus A380 was aimed at airlines operating from airports with high levels of aeroplane congestion. With its two deck layout with space enough theoretically for 853 passengers, it seemed like the perfect plane to aim at airlines performing long haul flights with limited timeframes during each day to take off to make for a convenient arrival time at the destination. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the airline Emirates was the biggest purchaser of this model of plane, as it seemed perfect for their business model which has always involved funnelling a large volume of flights through Abu Dhabi airport.
However, the 20th century, four engine design made the cost per seat for the airline very high and despite the extra money that customers were willing to pay to travel with increased room and comfort, and the promise by Airbus that these planes would be the answer to the highly time-slot constrained nature of major international airports such as London Heathrow, significant orders from airline giants such as British Airways never materialised.
Though the Dubai base of the Emirates airline became a swarm of A380’s, other major international hubs like Paris, Amsterdam and Istanbul were instead thriving on smaller aeroplanes, with Airbus’s smaller A350 emerging as the apparent major future workhorse for these airports.
Production of the A380 is set to cease in 2021, after the biggest customer for these super jumbo jets, Emirates, cancelled its most recent order for 39 of them but we can expect to see the Airbus A380 still touching down and taking off well in to the 2030’s, especially as airlines will want to get the most out of these expensive and large aeroplanes, which are not expected to have great second-hand value.
The Airbus A380 is evidence that, at least in the aviation industry, bigger is not always better but the aeroplane will still be forever cherished as that great and luxurious whale of the skies.

[@SamChui]

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[@rumplestiltskin6133]

Shared and Liked Sam

[@saranraparthy]

I have traveled over 15 times in an A380 and had my first a380 experience with Singapore airlines to Tokyo. We should be glad that we could experience a gem of a product from the aviation. Cheers to your vlogs Sam . I enjoy every vlog of yours. Keep them coming

[@SLYx207z]

If I am right I saw this in Riyadh on a foggy morning after it took off from King Khalid International Airport... And it seems like a whale in the sky.

[@kwanming4751]

Hi Sam my best memory of flying on the A380 was with Singapore Airlines in 2009 from LHR-HKG via Singapore's Changi airport, whilst returning home from a holiday in the UK. The most impressive feature of this plane was it's sheer size not noticeable until you looked out the window at the wing as it seemed to stretch on forever in lengnth. And although I was seating in economy class to me it felt like first or business because of the space between the seat rows and the larger seat. I was really impressed with Singapore Airlines on both the excellent levels of customer service and by the efficiency of the whole journey from check in to boarding. The A380's I have flown on were 9V-SKA, 9V-SKB, 9V-SKC, 9V-SKD. And as you can see I was lucky enough to fly on not one but four A380's during my trip as they had recently upgraded from a Singapore to Hong Kong route with, you guessed it a A380 from a 777-200ER. Although I am greatfull that the aircraft I flew on has found a new home with hifly airlines I am personally disappointed and saddened that their won't be anymore new customers of this series of aircraft after 2022.

[@12-2luissebastianbucalig5]

Sam Chui can you have a flight in Cebu Pacific?

[@dietermuller6356]

⭐ In the end of the day - A380 never crashed - A380 is easy to fly like A320 - A380 is quite and comfortable - A380 vanished turbulence - A380 has the best first class - A380 a masterpiece of aviation Made in 🇪🇺

[@miyurux]

Yeah Bruh that is so true :-D

[@guggyp]

If it was a economic success it’d still be flying. The 7x7 series offers 99% if the luxury at 50% of the cost . That’s why the A380 is retiring at 10 years old

[@mariombrbovic8188]

The A380 is second to only the B747. The B747 was both economical and luxurious and has been flying and in production for for far longer. The A380 was build by Airbus for prestige purposes to build a larger capacity than Boeing.

[@GG.823]

A380 never crashed but in singapore qantas flight 32 did have an incident (atleast it didnt crashed though) cuz if it crashed it could lose up to 500 passengers

[@theuniverse.9867]

@@GG.823 but it wouldn't crash edit : also i was an engine failure that rolls royce solved

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

I guess it’s too late to order one for my fleet

[@kfarookahmed]

Actually no, order 100 of them and save the program

[@ccwang1866]

Kim Jong-un With how things are going now, I am sure South Korea will be more than willing to give you one.

[@yurikimjongil]

If we can afford that plane son we could make it into a strategic bomber

[@kfarookahmed]

Can't your country think constructive. Build don't destroy, give don't take

[@daveygaatjeniksaan9833]

1 Airbus A380 Is N Koreas Year Budget Or More idk N Korea Is Poor As Shit Anyway And Will Never Be Rich

[@RayAviationYalla-Habibi]

Dubai International Airport would never have reached its status without the a380

[@RayAviationYalla-Habibi]

The best aviation marketing of its era

[@yugessenramsamy5846]

Yes A380 are made for hub like dubai. As Emirates themselves said, it's useful on many routes such as Mauritius. I come from Mru and i can tell you that the A380s are always almost full.

[@jacobkirsh3150]

Ray Aviation hi

[@roinuj6691]

They are selling it now..... what the heck! DBX Airport reached its status not because of Air Craft A-380, its because of OIL/FUEL that A-380 burns a lot.... The Truth is... without UAE there is no A-380 just like PAN AM there will no B-747....

[@michaelxz1305]

DXB would never have reached its status without being located where it is

[@seward9]

It is still my favorite for long flights. Spacious, and so silent inside. The noise is so important inside the cabin for long flights. I just booked my travel Paris/Seoul, with Korean Air, on A380. I was lucky enough to found cheap prices. And it was my most important wish : a380. I didn’t care how long, when, where. No, just A380.

[@lardosian]

I have mostly been on 777 and they are very noisy in the cabin. Would love to try the A380.

[@Marco-wz3ff]

@@lardosian yep, 777 is very overated. hope the new 777 will be much better

[@crazyhass84]

Lmao. Bose headphones $300. Boom any plane is quiet! Screw the 380.

[@marcostj01]

@@crazyhass84 the headphones don't increase the seat space

[@kalyanbv1000]

I have never got a chance to fly in the A380. I do travel regularly in the dreamliner but I don’t know which is better in terms of space and noise level

[@georgecope4673]

It's the only plane that i can feel comfortable in economy class in being 6ft 5inch tall.

[@deekamikaze]

That's good to know. I'm 6'3" and I only fly economy because I'm usually flying with my whole family and that gets pricey. I'll try to find a A380 trip on my next adventure so I can for once, have some foot room!

[@charliesmith4816]

I know how you feel I'm 6'6 and flew from Heathrow to brisbane and I had the same worries you did

[@georgecope4673]

@@charliesmith4816 even better if you can get a emergency exit seat👍

[@charliesmith4816]

@@georgecope4673 yes luckily that's what I had only a small extra fee to choose the seat which for 17 hrs was definitely worth it

[@aviationkid1175]

I have never been on an A380 before

[@sisophous]

Cheaper to operate two 787s than one A380 says it all. And to fly an A380 with only 100 people on board is the final blow. Another excellent video Mr. Chui.

[@shaneallen4501]

flew back from LA to Sydney and the last section of economy, lower deck was nearly empty, we were given our choice of seats :-)

[@adler9213]

it was meant to be a Transport plane for the Globalist economy actually..Sometimes things do not go to plan very well.

[@Blaze6108]

Maybe, but couldn't this be a case like the 1920 manufacturing and economic crisis? Things last too long so at some point costumers just stop buying them because the existing pieces are sufficient to satisfy all demand, eliminating the need for supply. Maybe in 50 years when the current A380s are retired someone will start making similar planes again, and the manufacturing will just keep happening in waves like that.

[@ianpearson8976]

@Meh K it's shockingly bad layout on the airlines I've flown o on. Rubbish.

[@Jack3md]

@Meh K The 787 is my favorite aircraft

[@spikelau]

Flying A380 with Singapore Airlines a few months ago. It was the most comfortable and pleasant journey ever. My wife loved the experience too.

[@Soccercrazyigboman]

First class?

[@seward9]

I agree. They are the best for long flights. Even in economy class.

[@Pilot-ud3yj]

Totally agree. Flown A380 with BA, Qatar and Emirates and it is still, by far, the most comfortable, quiet aircraft I have ever flown in.

[@EspeonMistress00]

@@Soccercrazyigboman Even Economic Class is comfortable.

[@tomphillips2663]

Having worked on the A380 programme as a production manager for a few years I was mega keen to have a flight in one. I got the chance two weeks ago to fly economy to San Francisco from Heathrow with BA. I certainly wasn’t disappointed.. The plane is so smooth and quiet. Never felt a bit of turbulence all flight and landing was perfect. We had two seats on upper deck at the window and there was plenty of room and a place to put all your in flight items in the storage compartment below the window. Flew return flight to UK with BA 777 from Las Vegas to Gatwick. Having worked on 777 programme for a number of years was also keen to experience flying on it. After experiencing the A380 this was a major disappointment as the 777 we flew had been refurbished and now had 10 seats in a row instead of 9 and was much more cramped than the A380. Both economy flights but major difference in flying experience. Might just have been poorer weather conditions but return flight on 777 was pretty bumpy for long periods. I will be making sure any future long haul flights I take will be on the A380.

[@samypons3185]

nice 🙌

[@ramimawla1475]

Cool

[@muftimenkofficial]

Sam, your videos are excellent. You're very balanced. Thank you for providing these reviews, opinions and general experiences. I've flown on many A380s and agree with you. Airlines have already started providing greater comfort than before on smaller aircraft.

[@Lemzino]

Man like mufti menk

[@adlidanish2506]

we stan a cool mufti

[@fredgronhagen8759]

Adli Danish h

[@stephanguitar9778]

? really? Have you flown a 787 with that extra column of seats in there, you know the ones where your shoulders rub with your neighbor (thats people of normal size not big) and the arm rest is so narrow that you keep falling off it if you actually ever get to sleep.. Most 777's have also now been configured this way. The only new plane which gives you passable comfort is the A350 and that is on par with say the A330 not the A380 or a properly configured (9 abreast) 777.

[@mss4822]

its even bigger and better for next 11Sep allah wakbar

[@hassan03279562]

It's the best aircraft for long distance flights. I have the chance to use it from Dubai to Sao Paulo and although it was on full capacity , It was so relaxing and amazing. Best airplane ever

[@hassan03279562]

@personalsafetykam 555 passengers in three classes

[@owenklein1917]

Yea it might be the best for passengers but economically, the 777 300er, a350 are the best

[@Jicco_03]

Correction, the A380 is not the worlds largest plane. It is the words largest passenger aircraft

[@AbdulRohim-se8es]

An-225 Mriya, world's largest aircraft.

[@kryptomania1612]

Kajicco Little Sandu ... That's what people are saying. The biggest airliner ever built flew only ONE time,. for only 3 minutes and had 16 propellor-engines... It was Howard Hughes 'Spruce Goose'.... 70 years go !

[@AN-xq7tw]

Abdul Rohim it’s mriya actually

[@AN-xq7tw]

An-225 was for transporting the buran space shuttle

[@AbdulRohim-se8es]

@@AN-xq7tw Thank you for the correction. Myira (Dream), the Soviet dream 😢

[@prabasoma]

Sad to hear that 380 production is ceased, but I loved to fly on 380, it is the most comfortable and spaciest flight in my experience so far. I wish the 380 will carry on flying for many years to come.

[@KlasKay]

I flew A380 twice, SFO to Dubai and back... one of the best airplane travel experiences..

[@jherwinv7826]

2:39 I thought he said f*cking brake

[@tareqchowdhury9523]

🤣🤣 thought exactly the same 🤣🤣

[@NicotineRosberg]

Loool yea

[@mylovesongs2429]

Me too! Haha!🤪

[@lucylucyhibye]

Me to lol

[@_jiarong9329]

Me Too XDXD

[@nycflyertravel]

My first flight on an Emirates A380 is what sparked my interest in aviation. It’s a magnificent aircraft and a tribute to engineering. While it’s sad to see production end I’m sure the geniuses at Airbus and Boeing will cook-up an even more incredible plane in the years to come!

[@emrefifty5281]

There will probably never be such a big airplane ever again

[@nycflyertravel]

@@emrefifty5281 . Who knows, trends change all the time so it's impossible to predict what's really going to happen.

[@sweetdollmsp632]

EmMmai rates A380 is

[@reckz420]

@@BlueMax717 Nope. Most major airlines already have or are in the process of phasing out 7474s.

[@texastuna]

@@reckz420 747 lives on as a freighter, though. The A380 will not.

[@keithmiller2714]

14:13 Look at the slack released in the flexed wing!! Wow.

[@topdeckdog]

The worst thing about the A380 are the other 852 passengers luggage coming off the carousel before yours

[@charliefile3945]

Last on First off.

[@theric66]

No airlines flies more than 600 people but that's already a big lot

[@mikelee7069]

fly business or first, bags come out quick :)

[@mushi717]

Hahahah

[@alanbrown397]

Decent airlines simply use several carousels and unload multiple baggage containers simultaneously.

[@chun1310]

Airbus A380 and Boing 747 are legends of the aviation industry. Bon Voyage......

[@luv4chaewon]

just to correct you its boeing*

[@ZahidKhakoo]

Only the 747 is a legend

[@chun1310]

@@luv4chaewon Thanks for the correction

[@davidian007]

10 years ago I flew the A380 from London to Dubai.il always remember walking up to the gate in Heathrow and seeing the sheer size of the aircraft for the first time.also had the pleasure of flying it again on my return flight back to London.

[@tg1431]

Sam: The A380 is the biggest plane in the world. Antonov-225: *am i a joke to you?*

[@theirscared]

IKR WHEN HE SAID THAT I WAS LIKE NOPEEE

[@Coolsomeone234]

Just like the description, he should have said "Worlds largest *Passenger* plane."

[@irishinusa1615]

I booked A380 with BA, last minute, no notification, due to tech issues, switched to 747. Lax to LHR. Still hoping and dreaming of A380 flight. 747 is queen saw A380 as the new king. Fingers crossed🤞

[@atharvajoshi1819]

Sam, just a small correction: A380 is the world largest *passenger* aeroplane The largest plane is an Antonov model Edit: the largest aeroplane is the Antonov 225 myriad. Thanks for all the likes Peace !

[@thepreacher4810]

Atharva Joshi Antonov 225 mriya , a monster !

[@dmcnamara9859]

Atharva Joshi: In terms of volume, the Dreamlifter and Airbus Beluga dwarfs them.

[@davidcollegerosemont]

Antonov is a Haitian airplane?

[@SamChui]

Thank you. You're right technically! I meant the passenger (commercial) airplane.

[@sagarbasnet4106]

He is trying to say A380 is the largest commercial passenger jets in the world 🌍

[@thaibillyboy]

I so love the A380, I first flew with Qatar in economy class and was so impressed I flew business class after that. Since then I always tried to plan my holidays using flights that incorporated the A380, its a wonderful aircraft.

[@copystrikecop9362]

When you fly the a380 you feel like flying in a house.

[@soniashammiakter4588]

Idk about that

[@soniashammiakter4588]

Because i never went to A380

[@TheEchelon]

@@soniashammiakter4588 Why even bother commenting then...

[@Mahal2006]

I flew on the A380 in 2013 because i'm just amazed with the size of these aircraft and the thought that these behemoths are able to get off the ground and up in the air so effortlessly. It was a 15 hour flight from LA to Guanzhou, China round trip. The take off and landing were both smooth and the cruising experience was quite pleasant as well. It was a very good experience overall, although the seat cushions could have been a lot better. But the certainly it was the smoothest plane ride I can say I have ever experienced.

[@Shane2020xxx]

I flew an A380 from Dubai to San Francisco. It was glorious! It was 16 hours, but was so comfortable it felt more like a 6 hour flight. I hope this mighty bird can fly for 10+ years!

[@prahaladkrishnakumarot-med5437]

Yup. We miss the sky giant. Each time I board a A380, I feel like flying for the first time.

[@RS_TravelExplorer]

I have flown two times in A380 between Bangkok & Japan. It was really awesome feeling to fly in this plane, such a speechless experience..A380👍

[@BoleDaPole]

I absolutely LOVED flying in the a380. Very luxurious experience . One of the only commercial aircraft where the first class REALLY IS first class. Godspeed a380.

[@rudy1999]

Still better than Boeing 737

[@dessnom4333]

cough cough emerites 777 cough cough

[@hellolol5388]

@werner van gelder We know, but because it's big, suites and first class are bigger and better too.

[@raulalmanzar5268]

I flew on the A-380 from Narita to Bangkok with Thai Airways. Huge aircraft, very comfortable and I had three seats to myself all the way in the back of the aircraft. I felt like a KING !!!!!!!

[@MithunOnTheNet]

Flew Thai Airways A380 from Narita to Bangkok. Economy class but still, found it more comfortable than other economy class flights I have flown on other Asian carriers.

[@justgotohm4775]

I’ve flown the A380 just twice, both times I booked a seat by an emergency exit without a seat in front of it. This was from Atlanta to Dubai, then on to India. I’m 6’6”ft or 2 meters tall so having that particular seat made the experience great, I could basically stretch out, very nice. I will say the flight attendants working for Emirates are some of the best I have flown with. The whole experience was top notch, I would love to fly in the residence but I’d be paying off a credit card for a decade. Thanks for another great video.

[@williamhope1135]

Thanks so much Sam your videos inspire me to venture into aviation I loving it

[@SamChui]

You're welcome. I am doing what I can, with all the footage together as part of aviation history.

[@MONRFin]

What a pity! I will always love A380

[@nsimpson0202]

Remember getting upgraded to buissness class on the Emirates a380 from Mauritius to Dubai. An amazing plane

[@PhilZamagias]

There's nothing like having a shower at 40,000' :-)

[@shibinraj7]

Absolutely

[@guggyp]

Phil Zamagias it’s a LOT less expensive to take a shower BEFORE you get on the aircraft

[@dajubhai3473]

I enjoy more shitting in a loo in that height

[@simonl7198]

can't beat hanging out upstairs in the business class bar drinking chilled goose and cranberry and kicking back with fellow passengers simply an awesome way 2 fly !!!!

[@adawiyahsazali9423]

I always made sure to choose an A380 flight when taking Emirates because its so spacious and super comfy!! 😍

[@Moha-eh9tq]

I bet you also cry over the debt you have to pay once you've landed!

[@varieedeventualii]

@@Moha-eh9tq lol childish and salty

[@lowkeymuzdala4408]

Doge Bomber huh for real

[@lowkeymuzdala4408]

Doge Bomber but then why is the food bad but seating good

[@lowkeymuzdala4408]

Doge Bomber oh OK

[@neutronbob22]

I am currently working in San Francisco Airport. Everyday at noonish the Emirates A380 rolls into the International Terminal flexing his muscles saying "Yeah, I'm Bad!"

[@eagle6754]

I have not flown on a A380, but i have flown on the B787 a couple times and love it!

[@dragonwarrior3634]

A380 is magical. Traveled in both Business and Economy Classes. Both very comfortable and nice flying experiences.

[@tawfiqmalikzai8922]

This background music when you enter A380 is So Amazing.

[@davidnguyen325]

Ive been on an A380 to dubai and its absolutely amazing

[@dwaneho1347]

First time flying with a380 was this summer, from Heathrow to Abu Dhabi. Amazing experience

[@albostu]

I was onboard last week from Chicago to London and I must say, very smooth and comfortable. The best plane out there at the moment for me. Thank you airbus for this great plane.

[@johnnyenglish96]

I Flew from London to Cochin Via Dubai With Emirates in 2015 on a A380. I think it was probably my most enjoyable flying experience. The A380 was incredibly comfortable and Emirates although it is the only time I have flown with them had great customer service.

[@vinuv16]

So I think you are a mallu settled in UK.

[@johnnyenglish96]

Nope, just went there on holiday. Nice place, great food

[@paulhenderson6756]

I've enjoyed flights in business class on A380s of Singapore, Lufthansa, and Emirates. All three were excellent experiences. My first A380 flight was the second leg of a trip from Washington, D.C. to Beijing. The first leg, IAD to FRA, was on Lufthansa's 747-8. Experiencing both planes on back-to-back flights gave me a chance to compare the products, and while I enjoyed them both, my preference is for the 747-8. I wonder sometimes if that had more to do with the sequence though. Most of my 380 flight took place at night, and I really love the views during daylight hours.

[@terrycapewell1717]

I have flown the A380 from Dubai to Bangkok a few times at Business class level, it is truly a luxurious aircraft, in Business class it is an absolute delight to be a passenger and after 16 hours I am hardly jet lagged on Arriving in Thailand. I hope it continues for many years and I always fly Emirates as my daughter lives in Dubai. Great video of a great aircraft ! Thanks

[@nhytg376tgyuu765gjmg]

How can Dubai to Bangkok take 16 hours?

[@terrycapewell1717]

@@nhytg376tgyuu765gjmg 16 hours from the UK to Bangkok in total, sorry I didn't stipulate that !

[@gotmilk91]

Great vlog about the A380 and its decade-long run this far. Error at 3:05 - the height of the tail should be 75-80 feet, not 75-80 meters

[@henrikhansen1023]

It SUCKS - the vid never elaborates on the fall of A380 as indicated. It's a waste of time unless you want to piggybag on somebody else's experiences with, enthusiasm and love for the A380 The main reason is the ETOPS licensing for twin engine plans due to more reliable same making four engine planes obsolete. There is nothing about that - this video is a personal love story and should have been titled as so.

[@orlandof594]

@@henrikhansen1023 He states multiple times that airlines are leaning towards small, twin engine, direct flight aircraft, rather then jumbo jets, and that the A380 is extremely expensive to build and buy.

[@henrikhansen1023]

Murican Eagle Yes he does, doesn’t he? And that is what makes the video so totally insufficient. Nothing about the primary reason of FAA allowing twin engine planes to fly transatlantic or transpacific routes. Go check wendover production’s Small Airplanes Over Big Oceans (ETOPS explained) - then you’ll realize that the uploader only scratches the surface with his video about his A380 love affair. Not all the fancy A380 interior shots - which I must admit is impressive - can change that.

[@danwarnick1283]

You do an excellent job, Sam. Attention to detail, preparation and presentation are all great. Thanks for sharing your skills.

[@pedroreprezas]

I have flown long hauls since the seventies, from DC 3's, 707's, DC8's, DC10'S, 747's, 777's, A330's and the list goes on. The queen of the skies has been always the 747, but the A380 has certainly overthrown that crown. Despite the economic implications of the A380 promising to shut down production, the comfort of this aircraft has surpassed any other, reminiscent of an era gone by. Long live the A380 and long live Airbus!

[@TheNinjaDC]

I think you touch on the big issue with the A380. If this aircraft was around in the Pan Am era of luxury aviation, it would have dominated the skies. However, in the current budget focused environment, it's just a flying money pit for most airlines.

[@karldunne5595]

China southern business class A380....... Is STONKINGLY GOOD!!

[@ethanmicallef6905]

I flew on my first A380 when I was 3 years old with Qantas to Los Angels and have flown many more times after that. I’m now thirteen and have flown on many A380s and I love them.

[@sushilmdhr]

Flew from LA to Guangzhou, China in an A380. It was the most peaceful and comfortable flight ever.

[@sludge4125]

I’m jealous!!!

[@BWong1234]

I flew a couple of times in A380 and always remind myself my next long hall flight would be none other than this plane. Is a class of its own. Comfortable, more leg room, silent and no vibration. The aviation technologies of this plane truly serve the passengers.There was very minimum flight stress and I feel as fresh as boarding time. Marvellous and amazing machine.

[@richardtibbitts3841]

Very good video, including images, information, and presentation. Professional quality all around!

[@tortenschiebermitsenf9282]

I was lucky to get the chance 3 times fly A380 first Class with Emirates. Two times Dubai to Sydney and one time Shanghai to Dubai. I will never forget this experience

How? Are you shitting gold?

[@horsforthhe]

It’s a shame. I’ve loved flying A380s in economy, business and first with Emirates, Malaysia and of course Singapore Airlines. Money talks at the end of the day, will make the most of flying them for the next few years!

[@lukabo4636]

There still will be A380, they're just stopping production. They're still servicing them. By far the best planes

[@justanotheraviator2357]

They are a failed idea, I have seen the end of this since it started. I won't bash this aircrafts interiors, However the aircraft failed where Boeing didn't. They never thought to have it live on in cargo service and so the super can't live on after the airline sells it, the super also costs way to much to fly and maintain (not to mention you can only Land some places.) And you can't fill it with cargo because the thing weighs too much. A380 the luxury fail. I do like them a small amount. The end of use sale prices mean that you will see them in service for a long while as airlines will want to squeeze as much profit out of them as possible. Good day und good luck

[@albanbros7210]

@@justanotheraviator2357 Jealous boeing fan boy

[@justanotheraviator2357]

@@albanbros7210 you may be correct, however there is truth to that statement, and don't take me for fact. You Look Them Up Yourself!

[@justanotheraviator2357]

@@albanbros7210 all in good spirits mind you. 😎

[@Ali.Rahimy]

I flew with it from Dubai to Sydney and from Sydney to Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@aaravparbhoo6519]

Flew from London to Johannesburg and back on it.

[@WarrenCay]

Such a beautiful plane and an engineering masterpiece, shame to see the production stop. Don’t pay attention to the idiots that argue every word online, your video is great! Well done on getting in the different planes and the time lapse entertainment.

[@jackieseeto3836]

My first ever flight when I was 6 was on a Singapore airlines a380 to Heathrow airport. Wonderful experience

[@nishantpalla4580]

I am from India and you are the best one of a kind person in entire aviation industry who make people have such great experiences. Love you bro

[@leonengovert4364]

I do fly a lot with the A380 with Emirates because i live in Holland nut my Father lives in Dubai. It’s a really good aircraft and also great comfort.

[@FirstnameLastname-nx1oh]

Leon en govert lol nut my father

[@leonengovert4364]

Firstname Lastname has to be but

[@moqassab]

Was lucky to fly on an A380 from London to Dubai, amazing experience!

[@WilliamJones-Halibut-vq1fs]

Ive done long trips ie Sydney to Johanesburg and Sydney to Dubai. The A380 is more comfortable due to greeter seat width (and probably pitch) but it was the seat width I appreciated.

[@shihabeldabi1171]

I flow with A380 emirates to KLIA it from dubia and i came back from there by B777-300 emirates so the differences were clear despite both were in economic class but the A380 was an experience i will never forget it Thanx sam for the report and i hope too A380 will survive for many coming years

[@BrianBadondee]

I love these types of Sam Chui videos ❤️

[@Gothangelik]

Only those who have never flown in the A380 will not miss it. It's truly a magnificent plane inside and out.

[@Desertkid2000]

One of the major cause of the demise, is the lack of cargo capacity on the A380. The A380 has 32 LD3 positions, the same as the 777-200, but twice the pax. The 777-300 by comparison has 44 LD3 positions, and on a full pax load can carry up to 24 LD3 position of freight (about 8 pallets) of freight - something the A380 can't match.

[@jerry-cv8uu]

My first time flying the A380 was on British Airways from Hong Kong to London. Although I was trapped in the middle seat for 12 hours in economy, the A380 still provides great comfort. I will always remember the A380.

[@shahnwzkhn]

I was on couple of times on A380 i still believ they still offered best comfort of all aircrafts at this time

[@GetOutsideYourself]

We might say the A380 was ahead of its time. Who knows? In 50 years, the world's airports may all be so congested that the only way to get anywhere is on a large-capacity jet.

[@kfarookahmed]

100 percent true. It was launched too early. In 25 years from now we may need it.

[@BlownMacTruck]

It’s not ahead of its time in terms of anything innovative - only size. Which makes it even more of a failure. If it did anything actually innovative that would make it far more interesting. Instead Airbus failed at doing its research and went forward with a vanity project.

[@kfarookahmed]

If I want to leave my city I wouldn't want to at 4 am, If I want to arrive at destination I wouldn't want to at 3 am either. This aircraft gave airlines what they wanted right slots for departure and arrival. Too bad the operating cost is so high.

[@BlownMacTruck]

Farook Ahmed That’s not at all what customers want. They want more flights going direct to destinations. The A380 failed spectacularly at that.

[@d1492ay]

Farook Ahmed the problem is that people want direct flights, and not to sit in Dubai for a few hours waiting for their connecting flight, especially business.

[@sgr7565]

Had the chance to fly on the A380 a few times. Even in economy it will always be 100* more comfortable (width, pitch, noise ... ) than any other planes ...

[@muhammadzubair4867]

I first flew with Thai airways on A380 its like a whole world, everything upto the mark, comfortable lavish, spacious. Its a flying best in the skies.

[@braydenbronstein1190]

My experiences with the A380 have been from New York to Singapore, New York to Tokyo, and New York to Sydney. It’s an amazing aircraft, but Boeing will forever be number one.

[@angelovalavanis2314]

Flew twice between New York and Frankfurt and back to New York. Very comfortable plane and barely twitched in the sky.

[@bartonez123]

My only flight on a A380 took place on a flight so empty I basically had several rows to myself. At least there wasn't a lineup for the toilet!

[@anotidachoto9460]

Which airline? Emirates?

[@lewisraymond2224]

@@anotidachoto9460 My first flight on the A380 was May 2017 and with Emirates Dubai to Singapore, and it was at least 80% empty. I remember asking a steward if this was normal and he said "No, you got lucky". I was in the 2nd last section, and not one person was in the entire section behind me. No one else was in my row, and only a handful in the big section I was in. Funnily enough, the staff were more bothered with sitting and talking to each other than being a bit more attentive with the few passengers on the flight. I did love the experience though!

[@anotidachoto9460]

@@lewisraymond2224 The reason for the low attendance could be that Singapore has their own top class air line. I've always flown with Emirates. Business class on multiple occasions. Best experience ever. I hope your lucky enough one day to experience it

[@lewisraymond2224]

@@anotidachoto9460 I really want to fly business one day. Been on the A380 several times to Singapore but was always almost full except that one occasion.

[@evacyou8812]

Lewis Raymond why? What else you needed on the flight that you were saying that they should’ve paid more attention? You could’ve just gone out from your seat and ask it yourself.

[@giridharperudu5174]

I have been on a A380 from Etihad after watching your reviews sam. I was traveling from Abu Dhabi to Chicago. This was my first A380 flight. Really loved the experience & the comfort of flying in a A380.

[@chengyoujiang6076]

As a Chinese, I only flew on A380 for 1 time, Guangzhou to Beijing, and I will never forget that day. VERY AWESOME EXPERIENCE!!!!!!!!!

[@kanzai12]

For such route, people may taking train which more faster and more economic

[@chengyoujiang6076]

@@kanzai12 But I can't do that very often, 8 hours can be a very long time. But if I have to go to Beijing from Shanghai, I will definitely choose to take the train.

[@kanzai12]

@@chengyoujiang6076 , I see.. I mean, how much cheaper between train and plane?

[@chengyoujiang6076]

@@kanzai12 In this case...... train travel can be much cheaper here in China.

[@matthewpough6501]

I've lived in the Middle East for 4 1/2 years and I've flown Emirates from New York to Dubai and I enjoyed my flight on the A380. In addition, I've flown Etihad as well and I love that flight as well. The best part about flying these planes the service you receive when you fly First Class and I've done that. The service was outstanding.

[@axelfoley1406]

@Jimmy True...Especially if the airline is owned by a govt/royal family.

[@kyleZA]

Hi Sam, I am a huge fan of your channel. I live in Dubai and I travel frequently on Emirates and the A380 Has always been the best plane to fly on for comfort and Enjoyment. The Emirates Boeing 777 is great also but I prefer the airbus 380 it’s always such a pleasure to fly on and I believe that the A380 will fly for many more years.

[@SyriusStarMultimedia]

I’ve flown on the A380 twice with Singapore Airlines. I flew JFK-FRA and FRA-JFK in 2014. Singapore Airlines was unbelievable and I was in economy seating. The service was great. The plane is huge. We hit some turbulence but the plane handled it well.

[@TheTraffic247]

What a beautiful piece of machinery. Mesmerizing. Emirates first class, shower on a plane before landing...never gets old.

[@metallica-fan]

Hi Sam! I'm a great fan of you and your videos. Simply awesome..

[@daveluvsalinthip2139]

I'm one of those people who goes out of their way to use the a380. I'm an English regular traveller to Thailand from London to be with my Thai family. I love Thai Airways. All booked to use again in July 2019.

[@julesnaraine]

Thanks for great video! I flew with my Hubby on A380 San Francisco to Heathrow in May 2017. We had economy exit seats on upper deck, row 70 J&K which were fantastic with huge amount of Iegroom & space, hard to believe they are economy seats. Beautiful A380!

[@HuntSmacker]

I remember first flying on the A380 back when Emirates introduced them, and the first things I remember were the smoothness of takeoff and landing (except for one time a pilot did a wrestling smack down instead of kissing the tarmac) and the awesomeness of those cameras. During a night flight take off, I recall one guy in another row looking at the tail camera and humming the Star Wars theme as the plane took off. That gave me a chuckle and still does! :)

[@SuperBuckwheat11]

Hunter Correct, no other aircraft comes even close when it comes to smooth takeoff & landings.

[@saturnv2419]

Comfort is the luxury of the few, time and price are the luxury of the many. That is why A380 failed.

[@StsFiveOneLima]

And it has four engines....

[@joeyg7458]

Matt No that’s not why..

[@theric66]

@@samsabruskongen 4 engines isn't the problem the747, a340 have 4 engines but you need longer runways and make sure the plane is full to be a good investment .

[@theric66]

@@samsabruskongen that's true but I feel safer with 4 engines especially if one goes off like last week on an air France flight.

[@fouadabboud5650]

Go watch that Wendover productions video again and get it right this time...

[@rahulkhanna4278]

I never flew an a380 but I would love to in my next trip.

[@vickyburton2434]

I am not sure any aircraft will ever be as successful as the 747. If you consider how many 747’s were manufactured and how many decades they were flown, there were one of the safest aircraft ever built. Thank you for your vlogs. I love your passion for flying!💗

[@notarobot5558]

I regularly fly A380. It's heads down the most comfy and passenger-friendly plane in the whole History of aviation. Discontinuing it because of maintenance costs and pricing is hard to take

[@carterhall2653]

I believe the correct saying is ☆"Hands Down"☆🤦‍♂️🙄

[@brian-beeler]

Agreed. I've flown on the A380 a few times between BOS - HKK and JFK - ICN and always loved it. Boarding was lightening fast and always a comfortable flight.

[@MayooN]

I always fly on A380 for YYZ to Dubai !!! Amazing experience !!!

[@pratikthorat5650]

i bought a 380 for same route in my airplane simulator.......hahahha thats really different shortform isnt it

[@scoppyeah]

Have been known to choose my destinations or timing on the basis of the A380 flying there. It is absolutely AMAZING and I am saddened by this announcement

[@AloysiusPendergast89]

Hey Sam, we have just booked a trip to NY with the emirates A380 despite this being more expensive and later in the afternoon rather than early morning. We have flown lots of planes until now, but whenever there is a chance to catch an a380 we take it, as the flight is smoother, there is less perceived turbulence, the seats are definitely comfortable and I feel personally safer. To me safety is the major worry when flying. Overall whoever has flown with the a380 cannot deny that this plane is way better than all other planes, only when we flew with the Qatar dreamliner we had a comparable flight experience. Greetings from Switzerland and take care :)

[@desirockstar2776]

I almost got emotional when I heated discontinuing production of Legend aircraft A380, hoping to see this boss of planes in the sky for May more years

[@shijurose661]

Theres only one legend boeing 747

[@airbus_a320neo]

The 747 is also dying

[@annderrick4232]

Beautiful high quality video! Loved it. More please!

[@drevil2675]

A380 is the most comfortable aircraft in the market

[@Shadowfax-1980]

Comfort costs money.

[@gewglesux]

@@Shadowfax-1980 It sure does.... and it's worth it.

[@drevil2675]

G F why should I

[@JuanDiego1965]

I flew on an Air France A380 from Paris to New York. I was so excited it was going to be the A380, and I was not disappointed. It was one of the best flights I've had. The take off and landing is so smooth, it is just an awesome plane. The economy seats were really comfortable. And the 3 camera views available were really cool. Now when I have to go on a long flight , I try to figure out if there's an A380 flight is going there, sadly not all destinations. It's such an awesome plane.

[@Gopichand93]

I flew from Singapore toDubai in A380.Even though I flown in economy class, the leg room and the comfort is of maximum extent. After hearing the news of discontinuence, felt very 😔. Whatever may be the reason my favorite aircraft A380.

[@davidburdeos954]

Same!

[@niravarora9887]

I flew from Abu Dhabi to new York and it was one of the smoothest ever thought journey.

[@oniesma]

I flew 2 times with it. Really love the experience..😘

[@convair21]

Was on an Air France 380 in the cattle class section. Cramped seats, dirty restrooms and uppity flight attendances.

[@carlarrowsmith]

Exactly the same same on Malaysian airlines A380, cramped seats, a headrest that sticks in your neck. Water running through the isles with toilet leaks. The plane size does not matter, it's how they configure them.

[@King88_8]

Outfitters....