World's largest passenger jet welcomed to Hartsfield
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The plane arrives from Seoul Friday morning. Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and City of Atlanta dignitaries as well as Korean Air officials celebrated the arrival of Korean Air's Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger aircraft, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a water cannon salute Friday, September 6, 2013. Following the ceremony, guests were invited to an in-flight tour of airbus A380. Airbus A380 highlights include an exclusive upstairs prestige class, a duty-free showcase and three bars. The plane has seating for 407 passengers. Korean Air will operate the Airbus A380 between Atlanta and Asia on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The airline will start daily A380 service to Asia in October. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM