travel
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by travelandtourworld
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29 Mar 2025
When Singapore Airlines made aviation history in October 2007 by operating the world’s first commercial Airbus A380 flight to Sydney, it launched not only a new aircraft but a new vision for international travel. With luxurious suites, spacious cabins, and a quiet, smooth ride, the A380 symbolized a golden future for long-haul flying. Over the next decade, Singapore Airlines brought the superjumbo to U.S. travelers through routes connecting via Tokyo, Frankfurt, and Hong Kong. But by 2023, even the airline that pioneered A380 passenger service had pulled it from U.S. operations—joining a growing list of carriers saying goodbye to the double-decker on American soil.
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