V-Flyer

Posted: **12 Apr 2004, 14:45**

Airbus A380-800

Reg G-VXXL / Config J64/W48/Y425 /Name VIRGIN LADY 2008

Sorry if this has already been posted before !

Posted: **12 Apr 2004, 15:17**

quote:G-VXXL

Is this going to be another "mine's bigger than yours" deal?

Cheers

Posted: **12 Apr 2004, 15:31**

Freeway,

I think that's another VirginFlyer exclusive

- I haven't seen the first name & reg published anywhere else on the net before.

Pix

Posted: **12 Apr 2004, 15:46**

Glad to be of service !

Posted: **12 Apr 2004, 15:49**

One thing that has puzzled me; what is the official name of the A380? Some refer to it as the A380-100, some call it the A380-800 and some just the A380. Couldn't find anything definitive on the Airbus site to help me on this; Anyone know the full story?

Pix

Posted: **12 Apr 2004, 16:19**

XXL - sounds like they named it just for me!

Posted: **12 Apr 2004, 16:26**

Bazz

quote:XXL - sounds like they named it just for me!

Maybe - if they'd named it after me, there'd be another X in there

Cheers

Posted: **12 Apr 2004, 19:22**

I've added Virgin Lady 2006 to the Aircraft Database - ok, 2 years early, but I like to keep on top of the game

Also, based on Freeway's insight into the number of seats in each class, plus some technical specs from Airbus, I've taken a guess at the cabin layout. That's also in the Aircraft Database. (It's also in Seat Ratings, since it gets in there by default - but obviously you can't post a seat rating yet!)

At this point, I stress, it's just my educated guess at the layout. I'll be interested to see how far off I am when the official seatmap is available

Pix

Posted: **12 Apr 2004, 19:23**

quote: One thing that has puzzled me; what is the official name of the A380? Some refer to it as the A380-100, some call it the A380-800 and some just the A380. Couldn't find anything definitive on the Airbus site to help me on this; Anyone know the full story?

Pix,

I've seen official Airbus Drawings of the A380 and at the bottom they refer to it as the A380-800 for passenger and A380-800F for freighter versions.

Posted: **12 Apr 2004, 19:24**

Yup, after posting and digging a bit further, I also found reference to A380-800 in the Airbus technical specs - so I guess that's my answer

Posted: **12 Apr 2004, 19:42**

Wow...amazing Pix. What can I say

Thanks. I was about to suggest a seat map as a future idea...and bingo there it is!!!

I cannot wait to fly on the A380-800 that's all I can say!!!!!!

Anyone taking bets on it's first route [?] Sure I read somewhere it would be used on the LHR-HKG-SYD route

Posted: **12 Apr 2004, 20:14**

quote:Originally posted by pixuk
I've added Virgin Lady 2006 to the Aircraft Database - ok, 2 years early, but I like to keep on top of the game
Pix

Sorry Pix, your seatmap is wrong. You've missed the lounge area, piano bar, showers, double beds, gym, ...

BC

Posted: **12 Apr 2004, 20:37**

not forgetting the casino, shopping arcade and fast food take away.....hehe

seriously though I honestly don't think many airlines will be adding such luxuries, as at a cost of around $275Million each - they're gonna want as many full seats as possible not to mention the safety implications that go with hundreds of people roaming around an aircraft......

Posted: **12 Apr 2004, 21:17**

Check out those cabin quotas!

Said that PE was the way forward, thats a 50% increase over previous levels for that cabin.

64 in UC! Imagine how many VS crew there will be manning that cabin now...

Now when is the launch party..... Remember the A340-600 one, it was on Airport.

Thanks,
Richard

Posted: **12 Apr 2004, 22:26**

They are gonna have a creche !

Posted: **12 Apr 2004, 22:47**

The seat map is wrong!!

;);)

Posted: **12 Apr 2004, 23:13**

I think the map was a rough estimate (as per Pix's post above)

Two years before the plane is due to enter VS service, I'm not surprised it's incorrect.

The 'official' seatmap itself will probably go through several changes before now and then also, depending on whether VS have actually finalised things yet or not

If you have a more accurate map Declan, let Pix take a peek

Posted: **12 Apr 2004, 23:21**

Its a Top Secret for commerical reasons!!

Posted: **12 Apr 2004, 23:23**

So, did I put PE on the wrong deck?

At least I made sure it was the right number of seats...

Pix

Posted: **12 Apr 2004, 23:25**

Obviously the plan is confidential

I think I said let Pix take a peek, not 'post it here'.

I expect that the map'll change before now and the first VS A388 going in for kitting out anyhow. I'm pretty certain that a company as innovative as VS won't anchor themselves to a final seating plan this soon.

Posted: **12 Apr 2004, 23:36**

I hope VS are leading the field with on-board features when it is launched i just think RB would love grabbing the headlines with features no one else has. Economy and PE would probably be unchanged but with UC we are bound to get better than any other airline.

Posted: **13 Apr 2004, 08:42**

Check previous postings by others with veiled references to shake ups in economy too

Posted: **13 Apr 2004, 08:46**

Declan

Please could you remind the A380 VS layout planners that dedicated PE WCs are essential!

cheers
Goldenoldie

Posted: **13 Apr 2004, 10:14**

quote:Originally posted by Goldenoldie
Declan

Please could you remind the A380 VS layout planners that dedicated PE WCs are essential!

cheers
Goldenoldie

Bloom'in eck! you are expecting a lot for the double price premium over economy aren't you? You get a slightly larger seat and what should be normal legroom, now you want your own toilet??
Next you will be expecting a decent Buisness class meal!

Posted: **13 Apr 2004, 12:09**

Alan

My own toilet would be nice but I am quite prepared to share it with the other PE passengers!

cheers

Goldenoldie