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Old Sep 24, 2014, 1:22 am
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A380 Shower - What happens in turbulence?
Just thinking about stuff. What is the procedure/policy if you experience turbulence whilst in Emirates shower on their A380 (or any airline if they have one too).

You can't exactly get back to your seat in minutes. Is their a chair with a seatbelt in the spa?

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Old Sep 24, 2014, 1:42 am
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Hmm. I saw a video tour of the spa/bathroom and while there are bench-like seats in it, it didn't look as if there were seatbelts. There was also a "go back to your seat"-type light. So, you must have to go back...
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Old Sep 24, 2014, 2:09 am
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A380 Shower - What happens in turbulance?
There is a seatbelt so you just dit down and wait
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Old Sep 24, 2014, 2:23 am
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Originally Posted by tombjo
There is a seatbelt so you just dit down and wait
Sans towel!? lol Hope they clean that seat between guests.

Thanks for the info!
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Old Sep 24, 2014, 2:26 am
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I think one of the two of you needs to go back to your seat.
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Old Sep 24, 2014, 2:29 am
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Originally Posted by jewels421
Hmm. I saw a video tour of the spa/bathroom and while there are bench-like seats in it, it didn't look as if there were seatbelts. There was also a "go back to your seat"-type light. So, you must have to go back...
I doubt an FA is going to burst in there demanding you return to your seat should a passenger ignore the light.

EDIT: Looking back at my holiday photos, no seatbelt...

Originally Posted by Annalisa12
Sans towel!? lol Hope they clean that seat between guests.

Thanks for the info!
I've flown First on the Emirates A380, they have an attendant that freshens up the shower between uses. From what I saw, everything is cleaned and wiped down. Truly impressive.
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Old Sep 24, 2014, 2:30 am
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Actually they won't book your time if they anticipate turbulence. And IF there is an unexpected one, the light goes on and you'd have to dress and go back to your seat.

The toilets are cleaned after EVER use even if one isn't taking a shower. There is an attendant present at all time.
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Old Sep 24, 2014, 8:06 am
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The shower turns into a washing machine with you inside.
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Old Sep 24, 2014, 8:27 am
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Originally Posted by LondonElite
I think one of the two of you needs to go back to your seat.
If you can't fit your companion in the seat belt as well when you're flying EK F you either need to go on an urgent diet or consider upgrading companion.
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Old Sep 24, 2014, 8:28 am
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Unfortunately I don't think I'll ever have to worry about this...
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Old Sep 24, 2014, 11:30 pm
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No seat belt. The FA told me to just brace myself as best I could should there be turbulence.
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Old Sep 25, 2014, 2:51 am
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Same here, was told if there was turbulence to brace against the side of the shower or if I was out there is a large grab handle under the TV screen
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Old Sep 25, 2014, 3:29 am
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Probably the same thing as just going to a regular lav
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Old Sep 25, 2014, 5:51 am
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Unfortunately I don't think I'll ever have to worry about this...
+1 ^
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Old Sep 26, 2014, 3:29 am
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Originally Posted by sbm12
No seat belt. The FA told me to just brace myself as best I could should there be turbulence.
i'd think that if the FA were in there with me, i could expect more assistance than this!
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