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I still prefer A380 when I can get one. The extra space is amazing.

Isn't that determined by seat pitch, which in turn is arbitrarily configurable by the airline? What does the model have to do with it?

Given how huge the A380 is, it is more likely to fly less than completely full, which increases the odds that you'll have vacant seat(s) next to you in economy class.

Also, if you want to go for a walk, the distance you are allowed to walk is a lot further.

> Given how huge the A380 is, it is more likely to fly less than completely full

That is quite nice as a passenger, but also a big part of why they're no longer made, and why most airlines are phasing them out...

The A380 has higher ceilings than other planes. Doesn't help the knees but makes it feel a lot more airy.

One thing I dislike about flying a full-ish A380 is the length of time for meal service. It can be over 1 hour that you have to sit with your tray table occupied and seat upright, before your tray gets picked up. If you want to use a laptop or sleep, it feels like forever.

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