I checked with a mate who is a purser on the A380. Yes, there are shower caps.

thanks for that, not sure if anyone found it a problem with the spas being engaged a lot of the time. I know I tend to visit the loo a lot, due to drinking one glass of champers... one water... one glass of champers.... one of of water....one glass of champers.. one of water ( i; think you get my drift!!!).

The spas were busy on the last part of my JFK-DXB and DXB-JFK flights but otherwise there was no problem getting into them during the majority of the flight.

If engaged, it was not a problem getting the flight attendants in the galley to unlock the toilet behind row 4.

It seems they do keep this just for first class.

thanks for that, at least i know I do not require a catheter bag, or a nappy for the flight!!!. cheers paula.

You can preview the cabin in the following TR BY Airxliban From Lebanon, which details the spa & showers quite well .. (scroll down if only interested in the same)

Click ME

After just having another brilliant set of F trips on EK (with showers both ways) I'm sure you'll enjoy your experience

Be sure to let them know of your preference as early as you can ... on my out-going trip it was a light load and I was able to have 2 showers ^ so it's all relative to the load & the FAs discretion in the end

Cheers,

WOW thanks for the trip report, and fab photos, I feel like a seasoned f passenger all ready!!. At least when I get on board in November I will have a much better idea how to operate all the different things in the suit!!.

I don't think I will be able to sleep, as there seems to be far to much food to eat and wine to sample, not to mention all the films.

cheers paula^

EK Flyer- brilliant trip report!

There's certainly a lot to eat on board so you'd better prepare yourself lol ... It's good you're transiting through DXB as you can experience the new T3 and F lounge etc which are a good distraction esp if you're seeing it for the 1st time .... and the walking will help work off the food from LHR - DXB

Also I would recommend not to choose 1A or 1K for your suite as they are a tad smaller in size , are too close to dividing curtains and are missing a window .... try to go with row 2 A/K or 3 A/K instead


No Worries but just to clarify, the TR I posted above is not mine but that of Airxliban From Lebanon,

You will find my A380 TR in my sig at the bottom of my post so if you were indeed referring to that , thanks !
....Just like to make sure credit is given to right author


Sadly , This sign is for disabled people who might need their helper in the spa & not for us adventurous types

Cheers ^

Well I suppose I could always develop a bad limp for the flight!! have booked row 2k on the 380, and am in 1a for the 2nd part to jbh, is the suit still a problem on the 777 in 1a

Go for the 2A/K again as there's usually quite a lot of activity around the cockpit with the gate/security crew whilst boarding &... I've also read in previous FT threads that row 1 seats dont recline as much row 2 ...

Cheers

Hi are you talking about the SUITES in 1A not fully reclining, as I have a suite not a seat for the jbh leg.

cheers Paula

The suites have seats in them ..... but I'm not sure if the recline issue is a real problem or not as I've always taken 2 A/K .

Thanks have changed to 2 K just in case

In a suite the recline is exactly the same. I've been in row 1 on A380, 777 and 340 and absolutely no difference.

Cheers thanks for that ^ but 1 A/K suites still are a window short on the A380 ... Cant remember if this is the case on the 777 & 340 ... any ideas on this ?

Frankly I didnt enjoy the 1A on the AKL-SYD leg at all might have been the extra media but even so I found the suite smaller & the area around would most likely be the busiest with the showers & self serve bar