JAL - Hot Cabin
May 23, 2017, 10:30 pm
#466
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Don't get me started on JL lounge shower room temperature. I have to have a lukewarm shower so as not to raise the temperature in the shower room, otherwise I'm covered in sweat as soon as I finish the shower.
At least one can have a cold shower to temporarily cool down on the ground.
Surely they could set the temperature lower in winter if there is a concern about the energy consumption for supply or environmental reasons?
At least one can have a cold shower to temporarily cool down on the ground.
Surely they could set the temperature lower in winter if there is a concern about the energy consumption for supply or environmental reasons?
May 23, 2017, 10:52 pm
#467
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Don't get me started on JL lounge shower room temperature. I have to have a lukewarm shower so as not to raise the temperature in the shower room, otherwise I'm covered in sweat as soon as I finish the shower.
At least one can have a cold shower to temporarily cool down on the ground.
Surely they could set the temperature lower in winter if there is a concern about the energy consumption for supply or environmental reasons?
At least one can have a cold shower to temporarily cool down on the ground.
Surely they could set the temperature lower in winter if there is a concern about the energy consumption for supply or environmental reasons?
Interestingly enough, department stores here in Tokyo are still a freezing 19 degrees at the height of summer. It is not my cup of tea going from 35+ to 19.
May 24, 2017, 7:11 pm
#468
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Don't get me started on JL lounge shower room temperature. I have to have a lukewarm shower so as not to raise the temperature in the shower room, otherwise I'm covered in sweat as soon as I finish the shower.
At least one can have a cold shower to temporarily cool down on the ground.
Surely they could set the temperature lower in winter if there is a concern about the energy consumption for supply or environmental reasons?
At least one can have a cold shower to temporarily cool down on the ground.
Surely they could set the temperature lower in winter if there is a concern about the energy consumption for supply or environmental reasons?
May 24, 2017, 8:48 pm
#469
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If you chill yourself, the body can try to generate heat and makes you feel even hotter in the lounge afterwards 
so the balance is needed. Hence a lukewarm shower to prevent the shower room temperature from going up any further but not a completely cold shower (except as an initial blast of cold water if I am feeling really hot).
Maybe even a fan would be rather helpful in the shower cubicle. Maybe I should do BYO USB fan
19 is a bit too chilly for my liking unless I'm intending to sleep, partially because I'd feel the outside heat more if I've been chilled too much indoors.
I'd happily have the cabin temperature at 19 if I'm sleeping but probably a bit too chilly if I am awake.
21-22 would probably be my preferred cabin temperature overall. I don't think I can get it on JL apart from in F full of people who don't like it at 24 degrees.
so the balance is needed. Hence a lukewarm shower to prevent the shower room temperature from going up any further but not a completely cold shower (except as an initial blast of cold water if I am feeling really hot).Maybe even a fan would be rather helpful in the shower cubicle. Maybe I should do BYO USB fan
I'd happily have the cabin temperature at 19 if I'm sleeping but probably a bit too chilly if I am awake.
21-22 would probably be my preferred cabin temperature overall. I don't think I can get it on JL apart from in F full of people who don't like it at 24 degrees.
May 31, 2017, 10:00 am
#470
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So recently did JFK-NRT in F and HND-HKG in J. Was somewhat dreading the hot cabin, and we bought USB fans.
I'd say that periodically it got a little warm, and it was nice to have the fan. I never really needed it for an extended period though. And it never got to the point I needed to request the cabin crew adjust the temp.
I'd say that periodically it got a little warm, and it was nice to have the fan. I never really needed it for an extended period though. And it never got to the point I needed to request the cabin crew adjust the temp.
Jun 3, 2017, 3:32 am
#471
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Did ORD-NRT-HKG in J a few days ago.
It was hotter than what I would've preferred, and it was somewhat uncomfortable to fully wrap myself with the blanket.
On the TPAC leg, I ordered a few iced drinks every now and then, and I felt fine. Since the cabin was two-thirds empty, I moved over to an aisle from my window for sleeping, and found it slightly cooler. In the sky suite configuration, the air felt less stuffy in an exposed aisle seat than it does in the suite-like window seats.
Overall, I'd still be pretty happy to fly JAL again.
It was hotter than what I would've preferred, and it was somewhat uncomfortable to fully wrap myself with the blanket.
On the TPAC leg, I ordered a few iced drinks every now and then, and I felt fine. Since the cabin was two-thirds empty, I moved over to an aisle from my window for sleeping, and found it slightly cooler. In the sky suite configuration, the air felt less stuffy in an exposed aisle seat than it does in the suite-like window seats.
Overall, I'd still be pretty happy to fly JAL again.
Jun 11, 2017, 7:23 am
#473
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Jun 13, 2017, 3:12 am
#475
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Jul 17, 2017, 7:49 am
#477
Join Date: Oct 2013
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JL26: Temp. thru out the flight is comfortable, but a little bit warm in final approach.
JL511 and JL2006(domestic leg): Temp. is comfortable, even JL511 sector is full, and I love the cabin mood lighting they choose, a deep blue color looks even cooler
JL511 and JL2006(domestic leg): Temp. is comfortable, even JL511 sector is full, and I love the cabin mood lighting they choose, a deep blue color looks even cooler
Jul 20, 2017, 7:38 pm
#479
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Hot Cabin
Flew ORD-NRT in F on July 12th. Wife, Son, myself. Wife covered up with a blanket and the FA asked if she was cold. I immediately jumped in and she said no, my husband is always hot. The cabin was fine, perfect, not cold, but not hot at all. I always bring a USB fan and plug in to blow on me while sleeping, works great.
Sep 21, 2017, 6:11 pm
#480
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I've flown JAL across the pacific many times now and until this week I believed that reports of hot cabins were a bit exaggerated as I had previously had cabins that were perfectly fine.
Apparently I have just been very lucky... My last flight, SAN-NRT on the 787 (JA832J), was unbearably hot for second half of the flight despite wearing a t-shirt. Someone near me asked several times to cool the cabin, but nothing seemed to come of that.
There were air vents in Y, but they seemed to be blowing more hot air.
Apparently I have just been very lucky... My last flight, SAN-NRT on the 787 (JA832J), was unbearably hot for second half of the flight despite wearing a t-shirt. Someone near me asked several times to cool the cabin, but nothing seemed to come of that.
There were air vents in Y, but they seemed to be blowing more hot air.