Airbus, undaunted by the costly production delays on their double-decker A380 jet, revealed a model of what first class could look like on board.

The forward upper deck features three completely enclosed suites down each side, with a large aisle that is occupied by two sofas and tables (pictured …). Each suite contains a reclining chair and sofa — the latter doubling up as a bed.

The suites have a sliding doors and are large enough to accommodate several people. They are sized so that the could be installed in a three abreast configuration on the upper deck of an A380 or the main deck of other Airbus widebodies.

Of course, no real-world planes seem to ever end up like the mock-ups. Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner was shown with wide, spacious seats when the models were built. Lo and behold, most airlines are ordering them with narrower seats, with an extra seat jammed in.

The mega-ultra-first class looks swank — check out the photoset here, but I’ll believe it when I see it.

(image: Airbus)