"What's eight stories tall, weighs 361 tons, and is two years overdue?" asks Wired. The answer is the Airbus A380. If the delays in delivery may have frustrated commercial airlines, it sure didn't deter this billionaire, who has nº157 personalized with all the luxury indulgences, including a formal dining room and a whirlpool tub. Pricetag: $475 million. Interactive visit here.
Quite a departure from the average Joe's flying experience -- except for the "staff quarters."
Update 06/21/07: A380 version palace volant
Update 02/11/09: another use 0f Jumbos: Hostels
illustration Bryan Christie for Wired
Update 06/21/07: A380 version palace volant
Update 02/11/09: another use 0f Jumbos: Hostels
illustration Bryan Christie for Wired
