Third places” like onboard bars and lounges are beloved by some passengers, even as seats become more spacious and private.

Emirates has a total of 18 A380s with this configuration (and as with other A380s, they boast an upper deck bar). According ...

Passengers can enjoy unmatched privacy, service, and entertainment.

the upper deck has two fewer seats per row, giving 2-4-2. Another quirk is the size of the business class cabin. On every other Emirates Airbus A380, the business class cabin starts immediately ...