Step on board Qatar Airways’ A380 first class cabin – in pictures

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  • An access stairway leads to the first class cabins on the upper level of an Airbus A380 aircraft, operated by Qatar Airway. Jason Alden / Bloomberg
    An access stairway leads to the first class cabins on the upper level of an Airbus A380 aircraft, operated by Qatar Airway. Jason Alden / Bloomberg
  • Subdued lighting illuminates a first class bathroom. Jason Alden / Bloomberg
    Subdued lighting illuminates a first class bathroom. Jason Alden / Bloomberg
  • A dining set sits on the table of a first class passenger. Jason Alden / Bloomberg
    A dining set sits on the table of a first class passenger. Jason Alden / Bloomberg
  • A flight attendant welcomes guests aboard an Airbus A380 operated by Qatar Airways. The airline has 37,000 employees. Jason Alden / Bloomberg
    A flight attendant welcomes guests aboard an Airbus A380 operated by Qatar Airways. The airline has 37,000 employees. Jason Alden / Bloomberg
  • Instruments sit on the flight deck of an Airbus A380 operated by Qatar Airways. Jason Alden / Bloomberg
    Instruments sit on the flight deck of an Airbus A380 operated by Qatar Airways. Jason Alden / Bloomberg
  • Flight crew stand in the passenger access door of the A380. Jason Alden / Bloomberg
    Flight crew stand in the passenger access door of the A380. Jason Alden / Bloomberg
  • The first class cabin booths in the A380 aircraft. Jason Alden / Bloomberg
    The first class cabin booths in the A380 aircraft. Jason Alden / Bloomberg
  • An overview of the business class section on a Qatar Airways A380. Jason Alden / Bloomberg
    An overview of the business class section on a Qatar Airways A380. Jason Alden / Bloomberg
  • The first Class passenger booths on the upper deck of the A380. Jason Alden / Bloomberg
    The first Class passenger booths on the upper deck of the A380. Jason Alden / Bloomberg
  • Interior view of the fully lie-flat seat converted into a bed in the first class cabin. Francois Mori / AP Photo
    Interior view of the fully lie-flat seat converted into a bed in the first class cabin. Francois Mori / AP Photo