with only about 40 extra pax than a 744
A misleading statement.
For equivalent configurations, the A380 has about 130 pax more than the 744.
744ER 317
A380 450
Now this is a premium config. But if we go with the 744 two class of just over 400, you will still have the same relativity of about 150+ additional pax on the A380.
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