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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Simon Calder

On board Global Airlines’ first transatlantic A380 flight from Glasgow to New York City

This is what it was like on board Global Airline’s maiden flight - a giant Airbus A380 plane travelling from Glasgow airport in Scotland, destination New York JFK.

The start-up carrier has pledged to “revolutionise” transatlantic flying, with its founder saying they will “take passengers back to the Golden Age of Travel, reinvigorating the onboard experience with elevated service" between the UK and US.

From the in-flight food options to amenities and the bathrooms, here's travel expert Simon Calder's verdict on Global Airlines' first voyage.

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