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Champagne, Caviar, and a Shower at 40,000FT — Emirates A380 First Class Review Part 2

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Emirates A380 Bar/Lounge Photo: Jacob Pfleger | AirlineReporter

Emirates A380 Bar/Lounge – Photo: Jacob Pfleger | AirlineReporter

In part one of my review, I covered the standard features of the first class suite and product on-board the Emirates A380. In part two, I will cover the unique features of the Emirates A380 available to premium class passengers including the Business Class bar/lounge.

For first and business class passengers, the bar at the rear of the main deck is the place to be and be seen on any A380 flight. It is truly a unique experience and comes complete with a dedicated bartender who will mix up your favorite drink.

Whilst first class passengers get their own bar at the front of the cabin, it tends to be a bit lonely and there is no where to sit; thus, I recommend the business class bar at the back. While the business bar does not have the same high-end beverages as at the first class bar, the crew will happily bring these premium beverages to you when you are in the business bar.

While the first class bar has a wide range of premium beverages, it lacks the atmosphere of the business class bar Photo: Jacob Pfleger | AirlineReporter

While the first class bar has a wide range of premium beverages, it lacks the atmosphere of the business class bar – Photo: Jacob Pfleger | AirlineReporter

The bar is set up in a fashion akin to what I have seen on many private jets. There is the central bar with lounge seating on either side; this can accommodate up to five passengers on each lounge. In addition to the lounge seating, there is also ample space at the exits which have a standing bar arrangement with a table affixed to the exit which is quite handy when the lounge seating is occupied.

Qantas to Take Back a Few World Records by Changing to an A380

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VH-OQA, a Qantas A380-841 on the ramp at Avalon Airport, Victoria five years ago. Photo - Bernie Leighton : AirlineReporter.com

VH-OQA, a Qantas A380-841 on the ramp at Avalon Airport, Victoria five years ago – Photo: Bernie Leighton | AirlineReporter

On the 3rd of December, 2013, Emirates took the crown with having the longest Airbus A380 route in the world — from Dubai to Los Angeles. The  route is only 418 miles longer than the longest Qantas A380 route from the Melbourne to Los Angeles.

Qantas is fighting back with their recent announcement that they are going to take back the longest A380 flight crown, maintain the status of the longest commercial flight, and one-up Emirates.