Qantas has on order 20 Airbus A380 super jumbo's, those will gradually replace the Boeing 747-300's and 400's in the long run, currently in service on long intercontinental flights. The first A380 is now getting ready for delivery. Tickets to fly on the first A380 flights are now on sale.
The first A380 will commence service from Sydney to Los Angeles in October 2008. Singapore and London will be added on the A380 network in the beginning of 2009. Qantas doesn't seem to be interested in Boeing's new 747-8.
The A380 at Qantas will be configured in four classes of service, First and Economy on the lower deck, Business and Premium Economy on the upper deck. The First Class cabin will have private suites and the Business Class cabin will have seats convertible to flat beds. Passengers will enjoy comfortable seats in Economy with adjustable headrest, and those traveling in Premium Economy will enjoy more space between each row as well as priority boarding.
