Airbus A380 — safety record, routes and airlines

The Airbus A380 has 14 occurrences in our most recent five-year window — a volume that reflects how widely it flies, not how dangerous it is, so we do not publish a single safety score for it. It has 2 hull losses and 59 recorded occurrences in total. See the methodology page for how the record is summarized.

Yes. Emirates, British Airways, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa, Korean Air, ANA, Qatar, and Etihad all operate the A380 on selected high-demand routes. Production has ended, but the existing fleet is in full service and expected to continue flying well into the 2030s on routes where its capacity advantages matter, particularly at slot-constrained airports.

Spacious and quiet. Economy is typically 3-4-3 on the main deck, but the cabin feels wider than a 777 or A350. Business class is on the upper deck with 1-2-1 layouts on most carriers. Emirates offers showers in first class and an onboard lounge; Etihad previously offered The Residence. The staircase between decks is a signature A380 feature.

A typical four-class layout carries 450 to 550 passengers. Emirates two-class leisure configurations reach about 615. Theoretical single-class maximum is around 853 but no operator uses that layout. The aircraft's appeal is partly that airlines generally configure it with generous premium cabins rather than maximum-density seating.