Step inside the new Airbus A380
and immediately you will notice the stunning interior design that will
catapult the A380 into a league of its own. With generous interior
space, surrounded by beautifully designed features, as well as
a state of the art entertainmnet and business facilities, the A380
looks more like a hotel bar and recreation area, than the inside of an
aircraft. The A380, is the world's largest passenger aircraft and
features 50 per cent more floor space than its nearest competitor.
The
unique double deck arrangement provides extra capacity at the same time
as improving the passenger experience. Each twin-aisle cabin allows
wider seats but with fewer rows than on other large aircraft. Easing
the stress of long-haul travel,
the A380 cabins feature mood lighting thanks to light emitting diodes
(LED) capable of simulating day or night. Mood lighting eases the
stress of jet lag for long-haul passengers and also helps provide a
relaxing ambience. Windows are also bigger, providing more natural
light and a better view outside the aircraft.
Traveling with new levels of comfort is something passengers are beginning to demand for their travel dollars, and it seems that the Airbus A380 is listening to its customers. by Lisa Evans
Prepare yourself, air travel is about to get
seriously stylish. No more faded brown leather seating and cattle class
leg cramps. Cutting edge hotel-style interiors are about revamp a
Boeing near you, with a new generation of new ̣boutique' airlines
launching around the world.
Last year airline Eos launched
its fleet of customized Boeing 757s which boast 48 "suites," including
flat bed seats. Partly owned by Alitalia, Italian flight service MiMa
is set to take the exclusivity of air travel up a notch. MiMa will soon
begin service between Milan and New York. The $4,000 fare will include
transport to and from Milan's Linate Airport and concierge service in
both cities.
If money is no object you can order your own
super stylish private jet. Dubbed 'Project U, the personal jet concept
is the brainchild of Lufthansa-Technik and internationally acclaimed design house "Design Q"."
Together their objective is to create a personal jet interior unique to
each jet owner. Customized jet-interior design - it's the ultimate in
luxury. We love it. Now, all we need is the jet. by Billy T
The most frustrating part of air travel is about to be revolutionised.
The on-board passenger visual reference where passengers view the
planes distance covered on a map that looks like an ancient 80's Atari
Video Game is getting an extreme makeover.
Developed by Lufthansa-Technik, Airtrack is a satellite based moving
map system that is designed to provide passengers with an entertaining,
informative and highly detailed view of the ground covered directly
below the planes flight path as well as the earth's surface. The 2D and
3D imaging is so sharp that even individual streets can be viewed on
the high resolution screen. The added benefit of the Airtrack system
stems beyond entertainment into safety. The System can record and store
up to 40 hours of flight monitored video which can be invaluable data
in the case of an air line disaster. Air Berlin and a middle eastern
airline which has not been announced yet are the first to offer the up
close and personal tracking system to their passengers, with the system
set to be standard across the board in the not too distant future.
