Qatar Airways’ first Airbus A380 took to the skies on the carrier’s popular Doha (DOH)–London (LHR) route. Qatar Airways will add a second A380 to the Doha-London route this December.

Configured to offer first-, business- and economy class seating spread over two decks for a total of 517 seats — eight in first class, 48 in business class and 461 in economy class.

Passengers seating in first class enjoy 180-degree flat beds and 26-inch LCD TV screens. Business-class passengers also fly in comfort with 180-degree flat beds and 17-inch touchscreen monitors. In Economy Class, the onboard experience features 10.6-inch entertainment screens and seats with a 7-inch recline.

“Qatar Airways is committed to offering our passengers the best possible experience when it comes to traveling with our airline,” said Akbar Al Baker, chief executive, Qatar Airways Group. “We are delighted to witness the beginning of the first Qatar Airways A380 commercial service. This aircraft, with its customized interior, will set a new level of comfort for our passengers.”