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Six US Airports for Stalking the Airbus A380

January 11, 2012 at 9:28 AM | by | Comments (0)


Korean Air and Lufthansa A380s snuggle up at JFK Terminal 1

Look, if you're an airport and you want to have the superjumbo Airbus A380 flying in and out, you can't just be like "hey, airlines, bring that big thang on over." Nope. Instead certain preparations must be made to accommodate an airliner of the A380's size and heft. To effectively manage each plane's 500+ passenger load, more jetways are needed, plus support vehicles to reach the upper deck. In some cases, airport runway indicator lights may need to be moved and the tarmac reinforced.

In other words, A380s can't just fly anywhere and, although the massive planes have been in the air since Singapore Airlines took delivery of the very first in 2007, not all that many airports around the world are treated to them. At least some of those are the United States...

US airports where you'll find A380s:

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The Three Airbus A380s to Look For at Los Angeles International Airport

Where: LAX International Airport [map], Los Angeles , CA, United States
October 27, 2011 at 5:25 PM | by | Comment (1)

It never fails. We'll be at an airport, chilling at a gate awaiting a flight boarding announcement, and every time an Airbus A380 rolls up nearby, other travelers around us will stand and head to the windows for a better look.

There's just something about the double-decker jet, maybe that it's easy to spot or maybe because it's simply so massive that makes people pay attention. Flyers who wouldn't be able to tell the difference between a 737 and a 777 will point and reverently whisper, "that's that new superjumbo. Cooool."

LAX may not have as many airlines arriving with A380s as JFK, but they're inching up there. On the other hand, LAX has only two gates best equipped to service the beasts, so you'll usually know where to find them at the large airport. That'd be gates 101 and 123. Of the 7 airlines currently flying A380s, 3 have routes to LAX. Here's who to look for:

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The Four Airbus A380s to Look For at New York's JFK Airport

Where: JFK International Airport [map], New York, NY, United States
October 20, 2011 at 9:35 AM | by | Comments (0)


Looking up the nose of a Lufthansa A380

It never fails. We'll be at an airport, chilling at a gate awaiting a flight boarding announcement, and every time an Airbus A380 rolls up nearby, other travelers around us will stand and head to the windows for a better look.

There's just something about the double-decker jet, maybe that it's easy to spot or maybe because it's simply so massive that makes people pay attention. Flyers who wouldn't be able to tell the difference between a 737 and a 777 will point and reverently whisper, "that's that new superjumbo. Cooool."

Even we still get crazy excited when we spot so much as an A380 tail peeking up from behind a terminal, and luckily New York-JFK Airport is one of the best places to get a good look. Of the 7 airlines currently flying A380s, 4 have routes to JFK, with a fifth arriving next year. Here's who to look for:

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Korean Air's Latest A380 Commercial Has Us Reaching For Our Credit Card

September 21, 2011 at 8:42 AM | by | Comment (1)

If you’ve been paying attention to the comings and goings of the A380, you’d know that Korean Air recently got their very first big birds. The carrier is already shuttling happy passengers back and forth between New York-JFK and Seoul-Incheon International Airport, and there are plans to send similar planes further and farther.

We’ve been lucky enough to experience some A380 fun before—thanks Lufthansa—but unfortunately the in-flight duty free shop and the three onboard bars of Korean Air's A380 elude us.

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New Airline Route News Takes Us to Mexico, Florida and Beyond

August 12, 2011 at 8:42 AM | by | Comments (0)

Sometimes it’s hard to stay on top of all the new route announcements that come our way, so we’ve complied a little bit of a rundown below. As long as you can afford the fares, this should definitely help add to your passport stamp collection.

· Frontier:
Every time we think of Frontier Airlines we’re reminded of the furry animals on the tails of the planes as well as their freshly baked cookies, so we’re always excited to hear about their new nonstop options. New seasonal options are heading between Denver and Little Rock beginning on November 17, and these flights will run six times per week. Des Moines is also getting some new options, as the city will be connected directly to Tampa and Orlando beginning in January—just in time for a trip out of the snow and into the sun.

· American Airlines:
We’ve been dreaming of nonstop jet service between Watertown, New York and Chicago-O’Hare—we kid—and now it’s finally arrived thanks to American Airlines. The American Eagle arm of the airline is offering the flights to and from the city that’s not too far from Lake Ontario or Canada beginning on November 17—perfect for the holiday rush. There’s two flights per day most days of the week, except on Saturdays and Sundays where there’s only one option. Definitely some good connection opportunities here for those flying into Chicago, as well for those looking to get some peace and quiet in upstate New York.

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Korean Air's Very First Airbus A380 Makes Its Debut Flight from JFK to Seoul Today

Where: Incheon, Korea
August 9, 2011 at 11:38 AM | by | Comment (1)

Right now there is a giant Airbus A380 parked at New York-JFK Airport. So what, right? There are A380s at JFK all the time now...but this one is special. This A380 is big and blue and taking off for a direct flight to Seoul-Incheon International Airport at 5:20pm today. It's flight KE 82 (if you want to track it) and it's Korean Air's first Airbus A380 as well as the first A380 to make scheduled flights from the US to Asia.

It's a big deal for sure, not only for the airline and the airports, but also—hugely—for the passengers hopping onboard today and on future flights. Korean Air's first A380 is ridiculously spacious, with unique features we've been drooling over for some time. Onboard are 12 Kosmo First Class suites and 301 Economy Class seats on the first level, with 94 lie-flat sleepers spaced six feet apart on the upper level. Oh—and there's three bars on board: a hosted Celestial Bar, there are self-serve bars located in First Class and at the front of Prestige Class. Plus plus a duty-free shop.

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Korean Air's A380 Has...Get This...a Luxury Onboard Lounge

June 10, 2011 at 12:52 PM | by | Comment (1)

Ho-ly crap. Have you seen what Korean Air has done with their very first Airbus A380? The superjumbo not only has the world's first flying mini duty-free shop (which already caused us to go bonkers), but there's also a full-fledged in-flight lounge. Yep, sofas and TV and boozy drinks and all.

Check out the A380 plan above, courtesy of Seatplans.com, to see the massive area they've dedicated to this chill space. Here is a photo, and here is another, of the actual thing. As you've probably already guessed, it'll only be open to those flying in Business and First Class, but the price of those seats also secures you early access to the duty-free shop and onboard bar. We're officially naming it a lifetime must-do-at-least-once experience. >

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Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Delta and More Make This Week's New Route Options

June 10, 2011 at 9:56 AM | by | Comments (0)

Sometimes it’s hard to stay on top of all the new route announcements that come our way, so we’ve complied a little bit of a rundown below. As long as you can afford the fares, this should definitely help add to your passport stamp collection.

· Korean Air:
We’ve been eager to hear what Korean Air was planning with their first Airbus A380, and it now looks like they’ve finally figured it out. They’ll start by flying the plane between Seoul-Incheon and Tokyo-Narita—a short route—because they want to give everyone a chance to hop aboard the super jumbo jet. Korean Air is planning to send the plane up in the sky for the first time on June 17. For those elsewhere around the globe—don’t worry—the carrier will be getting a few more planes by the end of the year and is planning to send them to Europe and North America.

· JetBlue:
Pack the sunblock and the beach balls, as it’s time for JetBlue to bring back their seasonal service to Martha’s Vineyard. Everyday of the week—at least through Labor Day—JetBlue will be flying from New York-JFK to the island destination thanks to their Embraer 190 jets. That means no propellers to get to Martha’s Vineyard, and of course, they’ll be plenty of free TV—even for the short flight. To welcome the flights back, JetBlue is offering one-way fares of just $69, but you do need to book by June 15 and travel by the middle of July.

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Mini Duty-Free Shops Onboard Korean Air A380s is the Best Idea Ever

Where: Korea
April 15, 2011 at 9:36 AM | by | Comments (0)

Have you ever gone shopping in South Korea? It's an experience, to say the least. And when you combine one of the country's favorite pastimes with discounts on luxury items as you find in Duty-Free, pardon our French but shit gets real. Real awesome. And soon you'll be able to indulge in duty-free shopping over South Korea—and indeed most of the rest of the world—as Korean Air is installing the world's first in-flight duty-free shops onboard their Airbus A380s.

Korea is crazy for duty-free; indeed there are entire malls in Seoul where you need to have an international trip planned in order to make a purchase, which you then can't pick up until you're safely inside the airport and headed out of the country with the goods. And these malls and special duty-free store levels are gorgeous places where big brands create their own mini luxury environments, so why not translate this success to something that fits on a plane?

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Korean Air's A380 Will Be the Most Spacious Big Bird in the Skies

January 6, 2011 at 11:31 AM | by | Comments (0)

We knew that Korean Air’s first A380 was getting its final touches, and it now looks like the airline has been chatting with Airbus about exactly where they want all the seats to be installed. Maybe if we’re lucky they’ll even pay for massaging seats as long as they’re still working on figuring out all the different options and features.

While many airlines using the new super jumbos are busy jamming as many seats into the plane as possible, it looks like Korean Air is going to take a different approach. They’re planning to devote all the upstairs real estate on the double-decker plane to business class—or Prestige Class as they call it. Here, big spenders will enjoy fully lie-flat seats as well as a roomy 74 increase of seat pitch. There will even be some sort of partition thing between the seats so you don’t have to watch your neighbor’s choice of in-flight movie.

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Korean Air Will Hold on to That Bulky Winter Coat While You're in the Tropics

Where: Korea
December 1, 2010 at 1:15 PM | by | Comments (0)

It's okay; we'll admit it. We just can't get enough of quirky airline amenities. All-You-Can-Eat Crayfish onboard? Sure. In-flight concierges to walk you through a guidebook's tips? Oh yes, please. So it shouldn't be a surprise that we're pretty intrigued by Korean Air's latest news that they'll be stowing your coat for you...at the airport.

We totally get it; it's an awesome (if kind of superfluous) extra. For passengers who are departing to destination in warmer climes, like say Hawaii or Bali or wherever it's warm enough to get away with less than a heavy jacket, Korean Air will relieve you of your bulky coat and store it for free at Seoul's Incheon International Airport. When you return to Korea, pick it up, put it on and appreciate the extra space for souvenirs that whole deal just afforded you.

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Korean Air Will Be The First To Fly The A380 From Asia To The USA

October 25, 2010 at 8:30 AM | by | Comments (0)

Double-decker planes have been heading back and forth over the Atlantic for quite some time, but there hasn’t been an option to take the Airbus A380 the other way around the world. Thankfully Korean Air is planning to change that, as the airline’s first A380 is set to hit the skies early next year. Best of all, they’re planning to use it for some new nonstop transpacific routes from the United States.

The airline has four planes on order in total, but the first one should be getting into their hot little hands this upcoming May. It sounds like they’re still finalizing all the goodies when it comes to the seating options, but Korean Air is promising that their big birds will be the roomiest when compared to the competition. Right now they’re planning between 400 and 450 seats on the planes. We’re just hoping that all their promises of extra space will be continued into the economy cabin, rather than just for those big spenders that are sitting up front.

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