A380 Upper Deck Transfomed into Economy
Jul 22, 2016, 11:54 pm
#16
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The other thing I noticed about the aircraft is that the upper deck is much better than the lower deck if travelling in Y.
2+4+2 seating and separate boarding for y pax in the upper deck.
Perfect for couples/2 pax travelling in Y as there is no one else next to you.
Better than my last experience of a middle seat in J on a 777 :-(
2+4+2 seating and separate boarding for y pax in the upper deck.
Perfect for couples/2 pax travelling in Y as there is no one else next to you.
Better than my last experience of a middle seat in J on a 777 :-(
Jul 23, 2016, 1:07 am
#18
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On the 777's the Y pax frequently sneak up and use the J toilets.
However they only have to pass through 4 rows of J seats to reach the toilets.
On the A380 its a very long trek to the 4 toilets on the back.
However they only have to pass through 4 rows of J seats to reach the toilets.
On the A380 its a very long trek to the 4 toilets on the back.
Jul 23, 2016, 1:19 am
#19
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Most people wouldn't try, I guess there will be some but I'm sure the crew keep an eye out.
Jul 23, 2016, 5:17 am
#20
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Obviously it is easier if the 2nd upper deck Y cabin is in use.
However, give the crew some credit - there's only around 50 J pax on the 2 class: it's easy to notice someone who wasn't seated in J when they suddenly appear!
Jul 23, 2016, 5:21 am
#21
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I think it's more realistic to think that out of the minuscule number of Y pax who even care about what other pax have paid or their travel class, they split into:
- "wow, look at these idiots paying 4x what we did and all they get is a slightly bigger seat and nicer booze, what a waste of money for 6-12 hours"
- "yeah, they paid for business (or first), that's what they get...so what?"
Jul 23, 2016, 6:58 am
#22
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My last flight on EK was on a 2 class A380.
As previous posters mentioned there is a curtain behind the Y section .
I was at the back near the bar and a Y pax had managed to sneak into the bar area while the crew at front were busy and was told to go back.
I don't know how they came to know that he wasn't a J pax.He knew the aircraft layout well and was very confident unlike some of the J pax who were looking around for the toilets near the emergency exits ;-)
Not sure how this is enforced in the front of the J cabin as I don't think its physically possible for a crew member to be there 24/7 keeping an eye on the curtain .
As previous posters mentioned there is a curtain behind the Y section .
I was at the back near the bar and a Y pax had managed to sneak into the bar area while the crew at front were busy and was told to go back.
I don't know how they came to know that he wasn't a J pax.He knew the aircraft layout well and was very confident unlike some of the J pax who were looking around for the toilets near the emergency exits ;-)
Not sure how this is enforced in the front of the J cabin as I don't think its physically possible for a crew member to be there 24/7 keeping an eye on the curtain .
If it ever got to the point where it became a significant issue, then I can see the possibility of B/P's being requested at the bar. But I think EK - and legitimate pax - would much prefer to avoid that, and I think crew will generally keep a beady eye out for any offenders.
All that said, I would agree that the overwhelming majority (maybe 98% even) of Y pax are well-behaved and fall into one of the two categories described above (post #21) by eternaltransit
Jul 23, 2016, 7:00 am
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Jul 23, 2016, 8:58 am
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I won't go as far as saying that he was speaking german.
Jul 24, 2016, 10:41 am
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I just flew AF biz for the first time and they have a very clear sign on the wall next to the curtains between j and F that warns that F is ahead and it is restricted. I wonder if EK will put up the same type of sign??
Jul 24, 2016, 10:48 am
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Uh oh. Everyone must think I am a y pax when I walk on the plane to my j seat!
I just flew AF biz for the first time and they have a very clear sign on the wall next to the curtains between j and F that warns that F is ahead and it is restricted. I wonder if EK will put up the same type of sign??
I just flew AF biz for the first time and they have a very clear sign on the wall next to the curtains between j and F that warns that F is ahead and it is restricted. I wonder if EK will put up the same type of sign??
