Airbus remodels space on A380 flagship to fit 80 more seats

Berlin

AIRBUS Group SE is making a fresh sales pitch for its A380 superjumbo with half a dozen proposals to accommodate more than 80 additional seats, seeking to enhance the flagship jet's economic credentials after a struggle to win orders in recent years.

The changes on offer include removing an upper-deck stowage area to add 10 business-class seats, re-positioning the main staircase to clear the way for 20 more premium and economy berths, and moving to an 11-abreast layout on the main deck to accommodate 23 extra people in coach, Airbus said Tuesday.