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October 22, 2008
The A380 - an amazing experience
Here’s a bit of good news for the industry. How about an aircraft that is quieter, more fuel efficient, carries more people, and allows more space per passenger than any aircraft flying? Well, it’s here, with the arrival of Qantas’s new Airbus A380 now flying the USA to Australia route. Qantas becomes the first airline to commercially fly this amazing new plane into the USA, and will steadily increase the number of flights in the upcoming months.
I had the opportunity to fly on this beauty on October 20, shortly after its maiden arrival on a flight from Melbourne. Beyond the Hollywood glitz (Honorary Captain John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John were on board), it was a great time to check out the next generation of aircraft, and I could not have been more impressed. Though many carriers that will be using the A380 have put in 500 seats or more, Qantas chose to configure with 450 seats in four classes, and the plane on both decks give a very open feeling and one of roominess. You never feel packed into any section on the airplane. I could also say that the economy seats are unquestionably the most comfortable I have ever experienced on an international carrier, so your customers flying economy will be very pleased. Each seat has an amazing entertainment system, but the real benefit is the comfort of the Roccaro designed seats. When you are flying across the Pacific, best to be as comfortable as possible and this plane fills that bill.
The quietness of the flight is amazing as well - no high-pitched engine whine on take-off and landing, and even on steep descents the cabin remains quiet. (We all had the experience on our flight, as the pilot buzzed the Golden Gate Bridge during our ‘whirlwind’ tour and then proceeded into a steep climb; I felt like I was on a carnival ride, never knowing a massive plane could imitate a Cessna, and having a great time.) With some of the specials in the marketplace, and the continuing slide of the AUD$ versus the USD$, this is really a great time to encourage your clients to fly on a truly amazing aircraft and see their dollar go further than at any time in many years. Now is a great time to visit!
Kirk Demeter
President
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