Qantas A380 tickets go on sale

Qantas has put tickets on sale for its forthcoming flights using the Airbus A380.

UK travellers will be able to experience the A380 with Qantas from early 2009, following the airline's inaugural flight using the superjumbo, from Melbourne to Los Angeles, on October 20th.

The plane will be configured to provide a total of 450 seats – 332 in economy, 72 in business class, 32 in the premium economy cabin and 14 first class cabins.

Rob Gurney, general manager of sales and distribution for Qantas, said that the range of classes would offer passengers more space and comfort, as well as "state-of-the-art interiors".

He added: "The A380 will also offer significant improvements in terms of environmental performance, including reduced fuel consumption and emissions, greater efficiency and less noise."

The Qantas A380 will incorporate a host of technological provisions, including an inflight entertainment system and onboard connectivity.

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