The aircraft offers impressive long-haul capabilities.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michael Goldstein is a journalist and playwright based in Los Angeles. The Airbus A380 made its first commercial flight in 2007.

The Airbus A380 is one of the world's most well-known aircraft. The A380 is the world's largest passenger airliner and is also the only full-length double-deck jet airliner, since the Boeing 747 ...