Atlanta 's becomes First U.S. airport where the giant A380 airliner can land . The A380 seats up to 853 passengers compared with Boeing 747-8 's 500 to 853 . The Boeing has 50 % more floor space than any other airliner . Are bigger airliners better ? `` The reality is that if you 're on the upper deck , you do n't know there 's another deck below you , '' says Brett Snyder of Crankyflier.com . Passengers , airline experts weigh in .
Atlanta 's becomes First U.S. airport where the giant A380 airliner can land . The A380 seats up to 853 passengers compared with Boeing 747-8 's 500 to 853 . The Boeing has 50 % more floor space than any other airliner . Are bigger airliners better ? Passengers , airline experts weigh in .