Qantas new A380 interiors: First redesigned superjumbo takes off

The first Qantas A380 superjumbo to undergo a major revamp takes to the air on Tuesday, featuring new business class and premium economy seats as well as a redesigned on-board lounge. Passengers flying business class will all finally have direct access to the aisle, with the airline's Business Suite in a 1-2-1 layout replacing the Skybeds' 2-2-2 layout. The previous cabin design saw passengers in window seats having to climb over their neighbour, when in flatbed mode, to access the aisle. The multimillion dollar upgrade has seen the handful of sought-after economy class seats at the rear of the plane's upper deck replaced, making the deck exclusive to business class and premium economy passengers. A total of 30 economy class seats have been removed while the number of premium economy seats has increased from 35 to 60. The on-board lounge has been expanded with seating for up to 10 passengers from business or first class. The 14 first class suits have also been upgraded, with new cushioning and a larger, higher resolution entertainment screen.<br/>