Photo Gallery Mile-High Luxury
This month, the Airbus A380 made its American debut in commercial service when Emirates introduced the plane on its trans-Atlantic route. The flight allows globalizers in Africa and Asia to reach New York via Dubai.
Two men watch as the first A380 plane arrives in Dubai after Emirates took delivery of the aircraft in Hamburg on July 29. The airline began commercial service to New York using the plane on Aug. 1.
Foto: DPA
A flight attendant poses in the first class section of the airline.
Foto: REUTERS
The first class bathroom on Emirates even includes a shower.
Foto: AFP
Passengers can also network at the bar. The maiden voyage carried people hailing from Lagos, Abu Dhabi and New York City and many other places.
Foto: REUTERS
The world's largest passenger aircraft is also a double-decker.
Foto: Getty Images
The Emirates A380 arrives at New York's JFK Airport on its maiden voyage.
Foto: AFP
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