Comparing airlines’ Airbus A380s
Qantas’ A380s are configured to carry 450 passengers in four classes: 14 in first, 72 in business, 32 in premium economy and 332 in economy. (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)
Economy class
Similar to Singapore Airlines, Qantas economy seats have a 10.6-inch monitor and personal power supply. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)
Premium economy
Seats in premium economy are 19.5-inches wide and recline to provide footrests that provide additional legroom. Each seat has an adjustable viewing monitor built into to the armrest. (Sergio Dionisio / Getty Images)
Business class
Seats in business class recline to form fully flat beds up to 80-inches long. Seats also come with a built-in massage function, foldout table and 12.1-inch viewing monitor built into the armrest. Passengers in business class have access to a lounge for relaxing with other passengers or meetings. (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)
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First class
Unlike Singapore Airlines, the cabins in Qantass A380s are not fully enclosed, though privacy can be maintained with adjustable window shades. The seats in each cabin convert to fully flat beds 83.5-inches long and 29 inches wide. Each cabin has a 17-inch wide-screen monitor, storage unit and fold-out table. (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)
Singapore designed its A380 to carry 471 passengers in three classes: 12 in first, 60 in business and 399 in economy. (Pascal Parrot / Getty Images)
