One of the unique aspects of the A380 was that it gave airlines the room to add new features and spaces to their planes. The aircraft's size meant things like first class suites, showers, and even onboard duty-free shops were now possible. But which airline opted to place an onboard lounge on their Airbus A380s?

Emirates

The airline most synonymous with the Airbus A380 is undoubtedly Dubai-based giant Emirates. The carrier features a horseshoe-shaped bar on its A380s, located in the rear part of the upper deck, behind the business class cabin. The lounge area seats eight passengers and has room for up to 26 in total (standing and sitting). The lounge and bar are open to all business and first class passengers.

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Qatar Airways

Another airline with an onboard lounge on its A380s was Qatar Airways. With a distinct wave design, the mood lighting on the A380 makes the lounge quite a welcoming space on long flights. While it doesn't allow face-to-face sitting like Emirates, it does have long couches to allow for more to sit side-by-side and enjoy the space.

While most expected the A380 to be retired by Qatar Airways, including CEO Akbar Al-Baker, the aircraft has made a return to capacity shortages at the airline. It's unclear when the plane will remain in service, but for now, the lounge is open once more.

Etihad

Notable for its massive "Residence" suites on the A380, Etihad also featured a small lounge on its superjumbo. Named "The Lobby," the lounge features a round table surrounded by seats on either side, with a bar on the wall behind. Seating is limited to only a handful of people due to this design.

Korean Air

While most airlines added features like suites and showers to their A380s, Korean Air took it a notch higher. In addition to its Dream Lounge and "Celestial Bar" on the A380, the carrier also features a duty-free shop onboard. The lounge features spectacular night lighting and signature cocktails.

Asiana

Soon to be merged with Korean, Asiana also features an onboard lounge on its A380 fleet. Located at the front of the upper deck, the lounge is rather small, seating only a handful of passengers. However, it does provide a relatively private area to enjoy a drink and stretch your legs on very long flights.

Not everyone

While many carriers opted to experiment with their A380 amenities, other airlines stuck to making changes to their seats alone. Notable airlines without a lounge include Singapore Airlines, Air France, ANA (only counters), and several others. These airlines chose to include new innovations, like SQ's first class Suites, or simply add more seats to boost revenues.

While many expected onboard lounges to be a relic of the past after the pandemic, a surge in demand has brought the superjumbo back in action. For those who can afford to travel in premium cabins, the added touch is definitely appreciated.

Which airline's A380 do you like the best? Let us know in the comments!