The Boeing 777X vs The Airbus A380 - What Plane Wins?

[@PlaneSpotterJimmy]

Hit the nail on the head when saying airlines might not like the a380 (due to operational costs) but passengers love it. Its the most comfortable plane I have ever flown on. It feels so spacious in 10 abreast economy, plus its super smooth and quiet.

[@sls12III]

The only problem with the twin-engined widebodies is that airlines try to profit too much. It would've been spacious if it wasn't for them cramming every seat they can.

[@dewiz9596]

Yeah, well. . . I’d far prefer to have gone ANYWHERE in my Cessna 172. . . but. . . affordability. . . The 380 can only go to a small range of airports.

[@magnustan841]

I need to fly on a 380 again to see if it really lives up to all the praise, it’s been 7 years since my last A380 flight…. I was a kid at the time, so any plane was exciting and felt the same. Now I’m older, I can validate whether people who wax lyrical about the A380 are just enamoured by the aircraft’s size and the occasion, or if it really is an airborne lounge.

[@rtbrtb_dutchy4183]

@@magnustan841 if u were a kid 7 years ago….u are still a kid today. 😂

[@braddirt]

It certainly was quiet and had quite a bit of room, but the super thick windows limit my views... and that's not something to love.

[@mirandali1999]

simple flying on the 787 : many people don’t like flying on the 787 me: large windows , quiet cabin and those cool chevrons. what’s not to love

[@KayakTN]

I haven't flown a 777 yet, but the A380 was so quiet. It was wonderful.

[@charbelmarounkanaan6684]

I love the 777 but definitely prefer A380 as a passenger

[@adamlee3772]

I was surprised to hear the 787 Dreamliner isn’t popular with passengers. I have honestly never heard any complaints about them.

[@astroboy4653]

Its the windows that make it such a bad pasenger expirience

[@markiangooley]

@@astroboy4653 perhaps. On my last few flights I’ve sat in aisle seats, and passengers next to the windows keep them covered as much as possible. Do windows matter any more? Most passengers seem to HATE them now!

[@astroboy4653]

@@markiangooley I think that from a recording viev it is still better to have shutter windows because the flight attendants can control the windows and half of the time they had them not dimmed and then they forget about it so yeah bye.

[@h.martinsmith7839]

I hate the 787 QANTAS have them and are trying to force them on the Oz -UK trip. But they are a pain after the 380.

[@qwl4363]

Let me enjoy my fucking eye-blinding sunrise you mfs REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@HitomiNee]

119 A380s?!!?!!? holy cow

[@aerobobby]

A380 cabin width is 6.6m, not 5.8m as identified in your table. It’s significantly wider than the 777X cabin.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Love your videos, thank you 👌

[@bashirhassan9970]

A car guy that’s an aviation geek. Joe you’re special.

[@Michaelorwa]

The 777x is the successor to the 777-300Er and that plane is not ready to be replaced yet so it makes sense that the 777x will come in the near future so by the time they role of the production line airlines will have a suitable replacement for 747-400s and 777-300Er

[@WeeGraeme68]

As has been said, none of us can know what the 777X will be like for passengers. My order of preference of existing aircraft type would be: 1. A380 2. A350-900 3. 777-300ER 4. A330-300 5. B787-9 When I fly, it’s ultra-long haul. Even though the 787 is pressurised to a lower altitude and has better climate control than some of these older aircraft, it just feels very small inside.

[@learnolabs8253]

0:30 - 0:35 I would board on whichever I booked my ticket on.

[@TheByard]

I fly Emirates Saigon, Dubai, London or Birmingham routes, the Saigon Dubai leg is on a B777, and the second leg is on an A380. Both outbound and inbound are overnight flights and so my body wants sleep. The A380 business seating package is the best I've used, with the 777 more coffin like and does not allow for turning with ease. Also, it's a two-seat arrangement on the window sides of the aircraft. The A380s bar is great to wander to and have a beer standing at the bar. Sadly, Emirates do not offer the A380 on the Saigon leg.

[@CurtisCT]

08:15 - Since when has the Dreamliner become unpopular with passengers? Am I missing something here??

[@Clash_CT_Rocker69]

I remember an article in a specialized magazine that tried to predict the future of air travel. Two ideas are represented; according to the first, everything should have remained the way air traffic has been organized since the 60s and 70s of the last century, but airline companies only should flew more efficient and less noise/Co² poluting planes. Another approach envisioned a smaller number of large aircraft transporting large number of passengers from large and commercially viable long-haul airports to similar-sized airports on other continents. In addition to these large transport hubs, there were also medium-sized transport hubs within the all aray of transport hubs, from where passengers would be fly to their final destination in a smaller airport by smaller or medium-sized aircraft, depending on the number of passengers or cost efficient lines. The number of passengers would stabilize after some time and serve as a "measuring tool" for airlines and, along with other market trends, would help airlines select new aircraft models according to passenger capacity, fuel consumption and application of new technologies. It seems to me that Airbus predicted the future of global air traffic much better, but that is why Boeing focused on the production of medium-sized aircraft.

[@bastianball1465]

It would be gread to see a a380 wit 2 engins in the future

[@TheMrFishnDucks]

The 777X if it released, it has previous generations and a freighter. Nice video. Keep up the good work.

[@Jb-3211]

please tell me turbulence comparison between the two, i am flying in 3 days , and really nervous. is A380 better than boeing in terms of turbulence due to its big size?

[@MK_4753]

We just want 2-4-2 configuration aircrafts. That's all we ask for.

[@philipperapaccioli2868]

The A380 was designed for a hub and spoke system. Boeing was right at the time; airlines and passengers were moving to a point to point organisation, avoiding change overs and flying directly to their destination. Boeing designed the 787 instead, that was spot on. The A380 was twenty years to late. The airbus engineers had envied the 747 for so long, they designed a better plane for a vanishing market. No doubt, airlines will progressively retire the A380 once they receive the 787, A350 and 777x in sufficient numbers to do so. There is no future for triple or quadruple engine planes. Then can't compete on efficiency.

[@MySpace662]

The Boeing 777X short takeoff is amazing, measuring 251 feet, the aircraft can seat 426 passengers in a standard two-class configuration, and is longer than both its predecessor the 777-300ER (242 feet 4 inches) and the Airbus A350-1000, which has a length of just over 242 feet. There are are other good features that has to be seen in person.

[@stradivarioushardhiantz5179]

A380 definitely wins our hearts & memories

[@Alislug]

I'll hop on the A380. I'm just a more airbus guy and i find the A380the most comfortable ever (3-4-3 economy ) seconding my opinion is the A350-900/900ULR(3-3-3 economy) Its just its memories in the A380that will never draw me away (My first flight wasin a Singapore A380 since then ive flown it 12 times)

[@egalecat6187]

For A380 as long as they able to make a full capacity for everyflight then it is worth it. When it come 777x based on papers the efficiency is the very key of this type, even if the plane is not full cap. it is still has positive income since the overall plane make it cheaper for maintenance too.

[@y66nick]

Planes like the 777-300ER are still fairly new and performing well. Once airlines need to retire these Im sure they’ll be more than happy to switch to 777X.

[@chrismckellar9350]

There is no guarantee. The B787 and A350 are newer airframe designs, have operational history and and cheaper than the B777-9.

[@y66nick]

@@chrismckellar9350 B787 I highly doubt it. Size and capacity it’s not even close to the 777. A350-1000 is possible yeah but bear in mind opting for the 777X will reduce crew training costs and also loyal customers may get a good deal from Boeing

[@y66nick]

@@chrismckellar9350 787’s havé very good range but in size they’re probably comparable to like a 767 or an A330

[@chrismckellar9350]

@@y66nick - The way things are going with increasing global uncertainty and effects of a warming planet, will have an impact of medium to ultra long haul air travel, moving towards direct non stop 'point to point' travel will favours the B787 all variants and/or the A350 all variants. The B777-9 is expensive rehash airframe design and will not have the sales like the B787 and the A350 especially since Boeing and Airbus have been fine tuning their airframe designs to get extra range on a tank of fuel. Even with these enhancements, plus both aircraft types are still be cheaper than the B777-9.

[@chrismckellar9350]

@@y66nick - Which variant of the B787 are you referring too that probably is comparable to like a 767 or an A330?

[@niceviewoverthere4463]

From an economy passenger's perspective (annual trips from Australia to UK and back), the A380 is quieter and smoother than anything else. The old 777ER was nearly as good. The 787 is somewhat behind - the only plane that has ever made me throw up in turbulence. And yes, when booking this year's flights, aircraft type was important.

[@dat_randomguy_]

Indeed. 3 years ago, I flew a 777-300ER to Singapore with Singapore Airlines, but about a month ago i used Qantas instead, with their QF1 flight to Singapore. The A380 that Qantas uses for QF1 is far more comfortable (excluding passenger service, but that was affected by covid) than the SQ 777-300. Airbus really put passenger comfort as their priority.

[@sergiolaurencio7534]

Not sure how the 787 is behind the 777-300er considering all the better things it have.

[@jdf1stats]

For passengers, hands down the A380 dominates. With the much higher demand these days and the lack of crew and ramp service, these two along with the Queen of the skies will be in need fortunately. Emirates already asked for an updated A380! Kinda makes you think if the A321XLR is the right choice for legacy carriers...

[@spurgendahl]

The video and audio files are about Boeing 777X versus A380. The text file has nothing to do with the video, it's all about 777X versus A350 and other planes. Weird.

[@t.g.2777]

You should try and get some more background music, only 2 or 3 library music tunes that run on loop in every video

[@heidirabenau511]

Those tracks are sick though, please don't stop using them Simple Flying

[@ahmadkamaludin9163]

What is the background music?

[@johnmorris7815]

I do love these comparison video’s, there is of course a massive difference between the two, the A380 is flying around the world successfully and without any controversy over its certification. The B777x however is not yet certified, if the current war between Boeing and the FAA is anything to go by, it might not be certified, if it is eventually certified it might just have missed the boat as far as long range high density travel is concerned as most operators have already gone for either the A380 or the A350.

[@tpr1808]

I just hope Boeing don't pull off a large scale 737MAX on the 777X

[@wyoboatman]

Ones in production and the others production has ended. Seems that would be a point to bring up in this video.

[@clintonyorke]

A380 looks like a military aircraft and flying on Emirates cattle class or business class is a fantastic experience.

[@barryporteous4904]

A thinly-veiled Boeing advert? I look forward to comparisons when the 777X has been flying a while. It just goes to show how eagerly awaited the 777x actually is.

[@markiangooley]

It’s not just fuel consumption but maintenance of twice as many engines…

[@beretboi]

Hi there , please sync the subtitles up with the video . Thank you!

[@polduseri909]

The B777x was developed as a replacement of the B777-200 primarily and the B747-400, but since the decision of many airlines to retired early the A380, then the B777X have become the best option currently in the market. If Boeing decides to launch the B797 as the replacement for both the 757 and 767, then Airbus will not have much options to offer but to keep upgrading theirs planes to make them Neo with more efficient engines and new wings.

[@CoSmicGoesRacing]

The NMA won’t replace the 767. The 787 is officially the 767’s successor as a passenger plane. The 767 is still being produced for cargo application though I would imagine that once Boeing releases a 787F, I’m sure the big cargo airlines like UPS and FedEx will start operating those to replace both older 767Fs and A300Fs.

[@RICHARDCAMPBELLRCDJ0]

boeing have a winner once again coming to the market 777-9 ,8 wow.

[@l2etranger]

One airplane has already been retired and the other is still riding on a promise. How long its comeback lasts could depend on the confidence in the other to prove it’s worth the wait.

[@danharold3087]

I for one am glad to see the A380s fly a few more years. Saying the 777X is "riding on a promise" is a bit harsh. With 4 prototypes flying it is a matter of when not if.

[@l2etranger]

@@danharold3087 that was to contrast with how swiftly others and also non-aviator reporters and analysts from all reliable news houses jumped in to bash on the economics argument initially made for the A380 to fly. Just like with a toddler demanding something to reject it once provided, all turned on a dime the minute the trend took momentum. It completely ignored the commitments, investments and the awareness to the public, tailored to integrate that jet in the passengers flying choices. Many airports and other vendors accepted to adjust their facilities and services to accommodate the A380. There are many airlines that regularly fly practically empty, it's a common practice in their logistics, even to recently issue a letter of apology for having contributed to carbon emissions. There must be something else beyond the quad jet operations and maintenance that triggered its demise. I miss the 747, and the Concorde that have been around since the late sixties. Thank you for your reply.

[@Evil.Totoro]

Most passengers hate the 787? What are you guys smoking over there.

[@MrSchwabentier]

No one said most passengers hate the 787…

[@tommy7873]

@@MrSchwabentier did you not watch the video?

[@MrSchwabentier]

@@tommy7873 i did. I recommend you watch it again and then check the difference between „many“ and „most“…

[@Evil.Totoro]

@@MrSchwabentier my bad, he indeed said many, and not most.

[@itsadisood]

Whats up with those captions. Weird

[@nurrizadjatmiko21]

I must try to fly onboard the A380 as soon as possible but time will tell me. Unfortunately, Malaysia Airlines and China Southern Airlines will be retired there A380s by the end of 2022

[@MyLife-so1jl]

the 450-500 passenger twin jet single deck plane called the Airbus A370 will enter service in 2035 and it will run on 100% SAF.

[@yengsabio5315]

8:16 "...a plane that airlines like, but many passengers don't." I have not flown on a B787 Dreamliner. So I ask, what do passengers not like about the Dreamliner?

[@danharold3087]

It is not an airbus.

[@heidirabenau511]

@@danharold3087 #airbusforever #airbusforthewin #airbusforthewin

[@danharold3087]

@@heidirabenau511 Do you hold a significant block of Airbus Stock Heidi ?

[@hibikismusic3103]

the windows shades, which they claim to be controlled by the crew (i believe this only happens on overnight flights)

[@danharold3087]

@@heidirabenau511

[@noahbrandner710]

I like the a380 more because it’s amazing how such a big thing is taking off. In my mind the a380 looks just better.

[@nguyenhoang8547]

When the B777x comes out, it will be the King of the Skies, just like it’s two predecessors, the Queen of the Skies in the B747, and the Princess/Prince of the Skies in the B787. Can’t wait for it’s eventual roll out (5 years behind). But the pandemic sort helped Boeing by 2 years

[@userOrwell]

pax can be misused. It is not yet airplane characteristic like number of seats but might be a sign of misusing the plane, or simply - using it in the wrong routes, isn't it?

[@HELPINGHAND03]

A830 !!!!!!!!! i hope it doesnt go nowhere it was the smoothest plane ive been on

[@kickedinthecalfbyacow7549]

I would get on the one that was flying to where I wanted to go to. The one I have a ticket for. I’m not sure you understand how airports work.

[@MySkyranger]

Having flown on both of these aircraft the A380 is a RollsRoyce. The 777 is an updated 1960 Ford. One is large, quiet and smooth. The other noisy and cramped. If you don’t agree you are just a key board aviator who has NEVER BEEN IN AN A380.

[@ericpham7773]

We must continue explore all avenue to space and large airplane is closest beginning. Dare to dream will either make it or break us while making us

[@BernardBailey-ri2to]

Just looking at that graph you’re telling me then747 8 is more efficient than the a330-200… maybe more companies should’ve bought it

[@cabottaxi]

380s are more popular with the passengers but the operators hate them.

[@franciskundukulangara7923]

A single deck wide body passenger jet can never win over a double decker wider body A 380, which features attractive upper deck amenities.

[@largol33t1]

You can't compare two planes that are so vastly different in capacity. To even suggest the 777X is "as good as" an A380 is hilarious.

[@largol33t1]

And Emirates is requesting that Airbus make a few "Super" A380s for them exclusively. I doubt that will happen but they might do a one-off version to appease them.

[@mmm0404]

TRUE , its better.

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

This will shock most of you to hear this; the 777X is only 9 ft longer than a 777-300 ! It has a larger capacity it would seem by cramming more seats in. It’s not some super large plane, nothing like an A380 which has an extra 100 seat capacity over the 777X It’s also note worthy that the new GE9X power units produce *less* thrust than the GE90-115b units that are fitted to the dash 300 fleet.

[@RaysDad]

If Emirates likes the A380 and makes money flying it they can add slightly-used aircraft to their fleet by purchasing at a discount from other airlines that are retiring the model. That could be a better deal financially than adding the new 777X.

[@craigbeatty8565]

Not the same. It’s 777X vs 350-1000. That was the Qantas competition Operation Sunrise. The A-350 won. Non stop flights Sydney - London Heathrow.

[@mmm0404]

Capacity A350-1000 : 369 seats 777-8 : 384 seats 777-9 : 426 seats

[@AshtonC-t9u]

So cool I love planes and the Boeing 777 planes

[@Jet-Pack]

thank you for using takeoff mass instead of takeoff weight.

[@tt5570]

777x is Coming, when?!?

[@stephanemaster8808]

I am surprised by the fuel cost charts u used As i prefer max capacity of fuel tanks/typical capacity passengers/ max distance that will give liter(gallon or kg) per passenger per km( or miles)

[@tatakai1286]

You forgot Lufhansa also bought many 777x planes

[@devonc2867]

8:23 Passengers don't like the Dreamliner?!?!? How suprising.

[@julianmak7390]

I think you are missing Cathay Pacific in the 777x orders

[@b778fan2]

Etihad only getting six as well.

[@ajmedeiros77]

Boeing put profits ahead of human lives. I will always fly Airbus if I can help it. I wish southwest would switch to Airbus

[@teddytheyorkielowellpenner777]

While I have onlt been on the A380 once I loved it and I did fly 3 long haul on 777 to compare while not 777x likey not much change

[@oda-f3u]

Airbus can produce new aircraft by using the a380,remove the upper deck make the plane just two engine and keep the size..so it will be A370,orA390.

[@joedavenport2477]

Boeing should be thankful that the 777x didn't enter service in 2020. The would have been a horrible time for a new long haul high demand/capacity plane to enter service given the restrictions brought on by the pandemic.

[@louiem5397]

The confort of any plane is related to the airline company owning the plane. If is Singapore Air the confort should be superb…if the company is a local Japanese company doing flights low cost, they can pile up 40% more passenger into it. I am an ex Boeing Tech and there is not this plane is better than this other one…the end product out of the assembly line is a plane with an empty shell that is waiting for the seating arrangement ordered by the airline company.

[@chrismckellar9350]

There is no comparison. They are two vary different types of aircraft.

[@leo200389]

A380 is the best plane ever made

[@danharold3087]

A very subjective best. :)

[@heidirabenau511]

#airbusforever #airbusforlife #airbusforthewin

[@robrepass2179]

Yeah I agree

[@ricardosam8050]

Sorry but not a fan of A380 never travel on one and don’t want to either , 777 A350 and others be fine

[@thehighlander959]

A380 by far. It is in service, it's flying daily. Boeing is five years late into service.

[@reno922guy8]

How can you compare a aircraft that doesn't exist to a aircraft that should never have existed?

[@24fannie29]

im going to hop on the 777x

[@jonathanratliff4780]

In time Boeing will come out with 777-10 due to demand from rising passenger long haul volume. That one will seat 450+ and ease transition some from retiring a380…I bet this will occur

[@heidirabenau511]

Really, with the long certification progress and the 777-9 is running 5 years pate and the 777-8 passenger variant is at the risk of being scrapped and has no firm orders for the passenger variant, so it looks like it is unlikely that the 777-10 will ever enter service

[@mmm0404]

@@heidirabenau511 why, just because you say so? What will airbus replace it's 100+ a380s with then?

[@derrickbunn9686]

Fuel comparisons should be on a per seat basis, not aircraft mass.

[@fduran6993]

I wonder if A380 with a new wing design and engines might improve its economics at a reasonable cost. If this was the case then 77X might be less atractive. What about a double deck A350?

[@johniii8147]

An updated 380 simply not in the cards. Airbus has already reallocated the assembly faciality and demand for it is too low.

[@AndreiM-]

i thought a380 was competing with 747 .. beat that - get that 777 this millennium up and we'll see

[@markusdecimus4732]

Boeing can t beat never against Airbus when it comes to safety

[@jph.j5183]

OK, me as a passenger. Why should I care about a few consumption of a plane? I’m not the one paying for it.

[@toby.maximillian]

Having flown both within a week of each other, A380 is much better for the passenger

[@kickedinthecalfbyacow7549]

You haven’t flown on a 777x

[@dayakarp9400]

A380 is Better...It won the hearts of the passengers with the comfort and it's quiet nature..

[@billy.7113]

A380 definitely *WON* because 777x not yet show up for competition.

[@FameyFamous]

My preference would be to stay off a new Boeing type for the first few years. Managers at Boeing and regulators at the FAA need to earn my trust back.

[@mmm0404]

And who are you exactly?

[@khoado2060]

@@mmm0404 The passengers who have to put their life in the hand of those people?

[@hetasaputra4598]

Boeing 777X is a better plane. But Airbus A380 gives a more enjoyable ride

[@TheFoxyFoxers]

Boeing 777-8 and 777-9 easily.

[@Schroinx]

The 380 was not the wrong plane, but due to the pandemic, the market worked against it. It will pickup again as things normalize, incl flying. And passengers love it. Personally I would prefer to fly on a A380 over Boeings as long with long legs and broad shoulders who suffers on long haauls in a 787.

[@abogas1641]

Just flown 777 from London to Bangkok and back economy class. Nightmare. Very cramped within the aircraft and only having one door to enter and exit the aircraft is awful. Give me the A380 widebodied spacious four engines over the 777 any day.

[@kalamarspinner]

How can comparisons be made when 777x has no track record,except embarassing delays.380 is awsome

[@ronaldcuieii8639]

Wow hard to say.

[@SmaranSastry5521]

But you forgot that the A380 thanks to its capacity has lower fuel burn per passenger than the 777X.

[@mmm0404]

No it doesn't. 🤦😂😂Lol

[@heidirabenau511]

@@mmm0404 per passengers the A380 is a fuel efficient plane but for lower demand route it is not profitable

[@mmm0404]

@@heidirabenau511 no it's not. The 777X will have a seat cost similar to the 787 and a350 , that's definitely lower than the a380... Don't tell me just because the a380 can seat 500+ seats that it now has a lower seat cost . It's quite very heavy and has one of the Poorest seat cost performances of any modern jet

[@mnar920]

a380

[@casereagles7896]

777X could fly around the world.

[@normanedwards7220]

A380 .....or ......the stablemate of the 737max , the 777 , eerrrmmm....let me think ,

[@atid42]

Will always find it hard to trust Boeing after their 737max scandal, always going for the cheap option over safety, lost all rep, Airbus had paint issues which isn't the be all and end all.

[@danharold3087]

Yup 7 years and counting to learn how to keep paint a plane LOL. Sorry but you brought it up

[@heidirabenau511]

#airbusforever #airbusforthewin #airbusforlife

[@nopenotme6369]

An older airframe in service is better than two airframes on an order book. News of the A380’s death was premature.

[@777swed3]

777x

[@HZV1492]

What about it?

[@777swed3]

@@HZV1492 I just live the 777 plus when they have fixed it it will be an amazing plane

[@aaroraisanen4650]

@@777swed3 What do you like about it so much?

[@777swed3]

@@aaroraisanen4650 1. It’s sexy 2. It’s the best long range aircraft ever made 3. Idk I just love it

[@aaroraisanen4650]

@@777swed3 I prefer the a350, honestly would bang it anyday

[@LittleLazyCat]

cathay pacific fly 777x is better

[@fawa222]

A380