Emirates and the Airbus A380 shaped an entire era of long haul travel. This post unpacks how the superjumbo became central to Emirates’ identity, why few airlines could make it work and what the future may look like once the A380 retires.

What started as a simple family trip turned into a fully-built round-the-world itinerary across five regions—South America, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. This post unpacks how I designed the entire route using miles, premium cabin deals, oneworld lounges, and a series of perfectly timed connections.