There will be 12 suites on the main deck which, with its straight walls, has a unique feeling of space.

ECONOMIST: The Airbus A380

On the main deck, crew members using a crane transferred several tons of steel beams and plating to the other ship.

NEWYORKER: Neptune��s Navy

Beneath the two passenger decks of this modified super jumbo is an Air Force One-style air-stair -- allowing access to the tarmac without the need for a sky-bridge or external staircase -- and a crew dining area, crew gallery, crew bathroom, sleeping quarters for eight on bunk beds, a communications room and spiral staircase leading to the main deck.

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