Traveling on an airplane is a thrill for many reasons.
The experience of flying in the air at 40,000 feet, the strange excitement upon being served a plate of airplane food, and the views outside of your window all contribute to what is a memorable experience.
The experience is even more interesting when you’re on one of these massive jetliners. Here are the four biggest passenger planes on earth and what makes them unique.
Airbus A380-800
The biggest airplane on earth is this monster, which can seat up to 853 passengers. It has two decks and was introduced by Airbus in 2005. Unfortunately, after slow order numbers, production will be halted in 2021.
Boeing 777-300
American company Boeing’s biggest jet has a capacity for up to 550 passengers. Although it only consists of one deck, its wide-body configuration allows for tons of people to fit on board. This is one of the most popular long-haul planes on Earth.
Boeing 747-400
One of the world’s most beloved and recognizable planes is the 747. Also made by Boeing, it consists of two decks and its latest version, released in 1988, can fit up to 524 people on board. British Airways is the top operator in the world of this plane.
Airbus A340-600
Rounding out the list is the French company’s second-largest model, the A340-600. There are 60 of these planes in service in the world, and it is known for providing a comfortable flight with spacious room for travelers.
