Nov 26, 2021 · However, when this isn't possible, upper deck passengers may have to reach their seats by climbing the aircraft's internal stairs. Equally, they may wish to do this inflight, to have a chance to stretch their legs on a long journey.

The Airbus A380 features two full-length decks, each measuring 49.9 metres (164 ft). The upper deck has a slightly shorter usable length of 44.93 metres (147.4 ft) due to the front fuselage curvature and the staircase.

Feb 25, 2020 · At the rear of every Airbus A380 is a staircase connecting the two passenger decks. After climbing over a dedicated worker fixing something on the floor, we had time to admire the upper economy cabin. Unlike the 3-4-3 layout on the main deck, the upper cabin is laid out with a 2-4-2 configuration.

Jan 9, 2015 · Airbus have certified the stairs as safe to use in-flight. The placard states that a maximum of five people may use the stairs during flight and a maximum of 30 people may use the stairs on the ground. I have used the stairs on 100% (two! ) of my A380 flights.

We sat upstairs in an Air France A380, and while there were interior stairs connecting the upper to lower decks at the front of the plane and perhaps also at the back, passengers were not allowed access.

Anyway, Two daily A380 flights operated by Emirates depart from JED to Dubai (DXB), one in the morning and one in the evening and passengers board these flights using stairs.

"In the event of an elevator malfunction, jetway staff can use “SMax”, a motorized chair that can carry PRM up the 380’s internal stairs." The French flag carrier currently operates a fleet of 8 A380 in a four class configuration. Air France guarantees the aircraft accessibility at all times.

Feb 24, 2021 · At the rear of every Airbus A380 is a staircase connecting the two passenger decks. After climbing over a dedicated worker fixing something on the floor, we had time to admire the upper economy cabin.

Aug 24, 2015 · My experience is that no one uses the stairs. Upstairs goes through one jet bridge and downstairs through two - one front, one back. But I have only done it once! I recall being told that only the CSD can use the stairs...as the stairs can be quite noisy.

Apr 7, 2017 · Airbus is unveiling a redesigned front staircase for the A380 that it says will create room for 20 more passengers. This is part of an ongoing campaign of cabin tweaks to boost the type’s capacity by up to 80 seats.