Airbus A380 Seat Map with Airline Configuration

Are you searching for an Airbus A380 seat map for various airlines? And do you know the same aircraft can have different seat configurations as per airlines’ requirements? If not, we will find out in this blog.

Aircraft seat maps and configurations can be customized as per airline requirements when placing orders. Major aircraft manufacturers including Boeing and Airbus allow their customers to change their seat configurations.

Today, we will particularly talk about the Airbus A380 seat map and configurations. Without further delay, let’s get started with some basic details on A380.

About Airbus A380

Everybody knows Airbus A380 because it is the world’s largest and most spacious passenger aircraft. This iconic jumbo jet has already operated more than 800,000 flights carrying over 300 million passengers worldwide.

The production of the A380 has been closed however, the jumbo jet will continue to operate commercial flights for some decades and the Airbus company will provide essential support to its customers.

A380 is designed and developed with new technologies, a modern flight deck, advanced materials, optimum efficiency and reliability. This jumbo passenger jet was introduced to compete with Boeing 747 in the long-haul market.

Some key features of the Airbus A380 are:

• State-of-the-art Aerodynamics for lower fuel burn, lower noise and superior climb performance.
• Advanced Cockpit
• Modular Avionics with DMC Benefits and easy upgrades.
• New Flight Controls Architecture with Dual Hydraulic/Electric.
• Advanced Materials with weight benefits
• New Generation Engines
• Variable Frequency Electrical Power Generation
• Sidestick Control
• Brake-to-Vacate System 

Airbus A380 Seating Capacity

The world’s largest commercial passenger aircraft can carry more than 500 passengers. The majority of airlines operating full-length double-deck A380s carry up to 525 passengers. The maximum certified seating capacity of the jumbo jet is 853.

AIRCRAFT	TYPICAL SEATING CAPACITY	MAXIMUM CERTIFIED SEATING CAPACITY
Airbus A380	575	853

We have discovered some basic information about Airbus A380 with its seating capacity. Now, let’s explore the Airbus A380 seat map of major airlines across the globe.

Airbus A380 Seat Map British Airways

British Airways operates 12 Airbus A380-800 fleets with a seating capacity of 469 designed in four class configurations.

SEATING CLASS	CAPACITY	PITCH	WIDTH
First (Upper Deck)	14 open suites	78 inches	22 inches
Club World (Upper Deck & Main Deck)	97 Flat Bed Seats	72 inches	20 inches
World Traveller (Upper Deck)	199 Standard Seats	31 inches	17.5 inches
World Traveller Plus (Main Deck)	55 Recliner Seats	38 inches	18.5 inches
World Traveller (Main Deck)	104 Standard Seats	31 inches	17.5 inches
TOTAL SEATS	469

The A380-800 operated by British Airways features 14 open suites on First Class, 97 Flat Bed Seats on the Club World, 199 Standard Seats on the World Traveller, 55 Recliner Seats on the World Traveller Plus and 104 Standard Seats on the World Traveller.

Airbus A380 Seat Map Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines also operates the Airbus A380-800 which offers a seating capacity of 471 with four-class configurations. There are two versions of the seat map for Singapore A380.

A380-800 Seat Map (Version 1)

SEATING CLASS	CAPACITY	PITCH	WIDTH
First	6 closed suites	81 inches	35 inches
Business	78 Double Bed Seats	55 inches	30 inches
Premium Economy	44 Recliner Seats	38 inches	19.5 inches
Economy	343 Standard Seats	32 inches	19 inches
TOTAL SEATS	469

A380-800 Seat Map (Version 2)

SEATING CLASS	CAPACITY	PITCH	WIDTH
First	12 closed suites	81 inches	35 inches
Business	86 Double Bed Seats	55 inches	30 inches
Premium Economy	36 Recliner Seats	38 inches	19.5 inches
Economy	245 Standard Seats	32 inches	19 inches
TOTAL SEATS	379

Singapore Airlines offers four-class configurations on its Airbus A380-800 fleet including First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy. The seating capacity and arrangement is based on two versions (Version 1 and Version 2) as illustrated in the table above.

Airbus A380 Seat Map Emirates

Emirates operates 118 Airbus A380-800 in more than 50 destinations across the globe. Over 105 million passengers have been served by Emirates A380 since 2008.

Talking about the seat map, Emirates offers two layouts for A380s with three-class configurations and one layout for A380s with 2-class configurations. 

A380-800 3-class (Layout 1)

SEATING CLASS	CAPACITY	PITCH	WIDTH
First	14 closed suites	86 inches	23 inches
Business	76 Flat Bed Seats	48 inches	18.5 inches
Economy	399 Standard Seats	32-34 inches	18 inches
TOTAL SEATS	489

A380-800 3-class (Layout 2)

SEATING CLASS	CAPACITY	PITCH	WIDTH
First	14 closed suites	86 inches	23 inches
Business	76 Flat Bed Seats	48 inches	18.5 inches
Economy	427 Standard Seats	32-34 inches	18 inches
TOTAL SEATS	517

A380-800 2-class Layout

SEATING CLASS	CAPACITY	PITCH	WIDTH
Business	58 Flat Bed Seats	48 inches	18.5 inches
Economy	557 Standard Seats	32-34 inches	17.5 inches
TOTAL SEATS	615

As mentioned in the table above, Emirates offers three seating layouts for its A380-800; two of them are based on 3-class configurations (First, Business and Economy) and one is based on 2-class configurations (Business and Economy).  

Airbus A380 Seat Map Qatar Airways

At present, Qatar Airways operates 10 Airbus A380-800 aircraft with a maximum seating capacity of 517. As per the seat map is concerned, the airline offers a single layout with three-class configurations.

SEATING CLASS	CAPACITY	PITCH	WIDTH
First (Upper Deck)	8 open suites	90 inches	23 inches
Business (Upper Deck)	48 Flat Bed Seats	51-52 inches	22 inches
Economy (Upper Deck)	56 Standard Seats	31-32 inches	16.9/18.5 inches
Economy (Main Deck)	405 Standard Seats	31/32 inches	16.9/18.5 inches
TOTAL SEATS	517

You can find three-class configurations (First, Business and Economy) in the Upper Deck of Qatar Airways A380 whereas the Main Deck holds economy class seats.

Airbus A380 Seat Map Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways operates 12 Airbus A380-800s and offers a total seating capacity of 485 in two different layouts.

Qantas A380 Seat Map (Layout 1)

SEATING CLASS	CAPACITY	PITCH	WIDTH
First (Upper Deck)	14 open suites	79 inches	22 inches
Business (Upper Deck)	64 Flat Bed Seats	78 inches	21.5 inches
Premium Economy (Main Deck)	35 Recliner Seats	38-42 inches	19.5 inches
Economy (Main Deck)	371 Standard Seats	31 inches	17.5 inches
TOTAL SEATS	484

Qantas A380 Seat Map (Layout 2)

SEATING CLASS	CAPACITY	PITCH	WIDTH
First (Upper Deck)	14 open suites	79 inches	22 inches
Business (Upper Deck)	70 Flat Bed Seats	78 inches	21.5 inches
Premium Economy (Main Deck)	60 Recliner Seats	38-42 inches	19.5 inches
Economy (Main Deck)	341 Standard Seats	31 inches	17.5 inches
TOTAL SEATS	485

As illustrated in the table above, Qantas Airbus A380-800 is equipped with First and Business class on the upper deck and Premium Economy and Economy Class on the Main Deck. Layout 1 is configured to accommodate 484 passengers (371 in Economy Class) whereas Layout 2 holds 485 passengers (reduced to 341 in economy class). 

Korean Air Airbus A380-800 Seat Map

At present, Korean Air operates 10 Airbus A380-800 aircraft with a maximum seating capacity of 407 passengers. The seating layout is illustrated in the table below.

SEATING CLASS	CAPACITY	PITCH	WIDTH
First (Upper Deck)	12 open suites	83 inches	26.5 inches
Prestige (Main Deck)	94 Flat Bed Seats	74 inches	21 inches
Economy	301 Standard Seats	33-34 inches	18.1 inches
TOTAL SEATS	407

Inside Korean Air A380, you can find First Class seats on the upper deck whereas the Main Deck holds Prestige and Economy Class seats.

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ANA Airbus A380 Seat Map

All Nippon Airways (ANA) currently operates 3 Airbus A380s and offers four-class configurations including First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy. The total seating capacity is 480.

SEATING CLASS	CAPACITY	PITCH	WIDTH
First (Upper Deck)	8 open suites	78 inches	33 inches
Business (Upper Deck)	56 Flat Bed Seats	62 inches	21 inches
Premium Economy (Upper Deck)	73 Recliner Seats	38 inches	19 inches
Economy (Main Deck)	343 Standard Seats	32-34 inches	17 inches
TOTAL SEATS	480

Inside ANA A380, we can find three classes on the Upper Deck (First, Business and Premium Economy) and the Economy Class in the Main Deck.

Airbus A380 Seat Map Lufthansa

Lufthansa owns 8 Airbus A380-800 aircraft however, all of them are grounded currently and are in deep storage in Spain and France. As per the latest report, the national flag carrier of Germany is preparing to reactivate the A380s (probably from Summer 2023) in response to the steep rise in customer demand and the delayed delivery of ordered aircraft.

Lufthansa used to operate A380-800 with a single layout combining 4-class configurations; First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy.

SEATING CLASS	CAPACITY	PITCH	WIDTH
First (Upper Deck)	8 open suites	81 inches	31 inches
Business (Upper Deck)	78 Flat Bed Seats	64 inches	20 inches
Premium Economy (Main Deck)	52 Recliner Seats	38 inches	19 inches
Economy (Main Deck)	371 Standard Seats	31 inches	18.2 inches
TOTAL SEATS	509

After the reactivation of Lufthansa’s grounded A380s, we can expect the same seating layout for commercial passenger flights.

Conclusion

We discovered the Airbus A380 Seat Map of major airlines around the world in this article. For the specific airline, you can visit the airline’s official site and find the 737 MAX 8 seat map.

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