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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Simon Calder

Which airlines have upper deck economy class on the Airbus A380?

Space available: the upper deck economy cabin on Global Airlines - (Simon Calder)

On the upper deck of the Airbus A380, your altitude is about eight feet above those in the lower deck. At a height of 40,000 feet, that represents 0.02 per cent of difference. But for an economy class passenger, being on the top floor of the SuperJumbo rather than the “main deck” provides a much better experience.

You may have read Ted Thornhill’s account of business class aboard a British Airways A380. But some economy passengers can enjoy an elevated experience on the sought-after upper deck.

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