How is cabin temperature maintained during flight?
Jan 9, 2017 | 12:18 pm
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How is cabin temperature maintained during flight?
I'll probably wear a winter coat next time I fly EK. Recent flights have had cabins that were freezing - to the point where the cabin crew couldn't find enough blankets as many passengers wanted two or even three blankets.
I prefer a cool cabin but this felt very cold.
Contrast this with my SAS flight where the cabin was very warm after take-off and slowly cooled down to adjust to the cold Scandinavian ambient temperature at touchdown, but still comfortable.
So, how is the cabin temperature maintained on EK? Does it follow some logic or does the cabin crew member in charge of a particular cabin set the thermostat to whatever they want?
I prefer a cool cabin but this felt very cold.
Contrast this with my SAS flight where the cabin was very warm after take-off and slowly cooled down to adjust to the cold Scandinavian ambient temperature at touchdown, but still comfortable.
So, how is the cabin temperature maintained on EK? Does it follow some logic or does the cabin crew member in charge of a particular cabin set the thermostat to whatever they want?
Jan 9, 2017 | 1:48 pm
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I'll probably wear a winter coat next time I fly EK. Recent flights have had cabins that were freezing - to the point where the cabin crew couldn't find enough blankets as many passengers wanted two or even three blankets.
I prefer a cool cabin but this felt very cold.
Contrast this with my SAS flight where the cabin was very warm after take-off and slowly cooled down to adjust to the cold Scandinavian ambient temperature at touchdown, but still comfortable.
So, how is the cabin temperature maintained on EK? Does it follow some logic or does the cabin crew member in charge of a particular cabin set the thermostat to whatever they want?
I prefer a cool cabin but this felt very cold.
Contrast this with my SAS flight where the cabin was very warm after take-off and slowly cooled down to adjust to the cold Scandinavian ambient temperature at touchdown, but still comfortable.
So, how is the cabin temperature maintained on EK? Does it follow some logic or does the cabin crew member in charge of a particular cabin set the thermostat to whatever they want?
Though if there are issues will the bleed air and the heat exchanger in the engines might not be able to heat the air as much as they would like before having it enter the cabin. Though in that case they might up the recycled percentage, so not to lose as much heat.
Jan 9, 2017 | 9:22 pm
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;Airlines never seem to get a happy medium to suit everybody's needs unfortunately. I prefer it to be a bit cooler myself but always see others wrapped in as many blankets as possible or with coats and jumpers on.
On on my BA flight the other night on an A321, I was sat directly behind J class. Had to take layers off because it was too hot. Went to the rear galley mid flight and from the emergency exit row onwards, there was a significant change in cabin temperature noticeable.
I have found CX the worst for keeping cabin temperatures on the higher side, but until now, have thought EK manage to keep the temperature quite ambient (for my liking anyway)
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Safe & Happy Travels
S
On on my BA flight the other night on an A321, I was sat directly behind J class. Had to take layers off because it was too hot. Went to the rear galley mid flight and from the emergency exit row onwards, there was a significant change in cabin temperature noticeable.
I have found CX the worst for keeping cabin temperatures on the higher side, but until now, have thought EK manage to keep the temperature quite ambient (for my liking anyway)
.Safe & Happy Travels
S
Jan 10, 2017 | 12:52 am
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If you're near the front left of the main deck on an A380, you can often see the crew making adjustments using the touch screen. Different zones can be set to different temperatures.
Jan 10, 2017 | 12:59 am
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