Emirates Airlines A380 in-flight shower
Oct 6, 2009, 1:43 pm
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Actually, that's a question I've had for a long time as well.... What happens if you do hit turbulence while you're all wet and sudsy? 
Also, can you turn the shower on and off, or once it starts, it's five minutes from that point on?
Thanks so much OP, I appreciate the great photos and information!!!
Also, can you turn the shower on and off, or once it starts, it's five minutes from that point on?
Thanks so much OP, I appreciate the great photos and information!!!
Now, having said that, I would think it would take a while to rinse off, dry off, and put clothes back on, so I don't know how quickly this could happen.
There is also a light to tell you to put your oxygen mask on (the green one with O2 below). I am guessing this means return to your seat as well, since the picture shows the man running away from the shower to get the mask?
There is also a button (on the bottom) to summon the FA as well.
I am guessing that if turbulence got problematic they would likely start knocking on the door.
This is what I'm referring to:
You can turn the water on and off and the timer stops when you do, as in this picture of the button:
5 minutes is actually not bad time-wise, even though it sounds a tad short.
As I mentioned, not many people fancied a shower on either of my flights. But then again, the average age of the people in the F cabin was around 60, so maybe they are not really interested?
Last edited by Flyingfox; Oct 6, 2009 at 1:50 pm
That's pretty cool though.
Oct 9, 2009, 4:57 pm
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the shower time is a bit short, u got to factor in the weight of the water that stays on the plane the whole flight, 5 minutes = 5 gallons = 40 pounds or so. 10 pax = 400 pounds of water = extra fuel consumed. Maybe if they let you purchase blocks of water beforehand? or is it limited by the tank...what if ur the only F pax? then can you get 50 minutes or do they just fill the tank up based on what they need?
Oct 9, 2009, 9:23 pm
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5 minutes is actually fine time-wise, unless you've got long hair to wash (?). The shower is smallish and is really only designed for you to get in, wash, and get out.
I am sure they have to load enough water for the number of F passengers, even though most people may pass it up.
As I said earlier, most people were older on both flights (ages in the 50-60 range at least), so maybe they just couldn't be bothered to shower on the plane?
Oct 9, 2009, 9:24 pm
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Oct 10, 2009, 4:18 pm
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I thought about asking but I didn't. They did not offer any water time beyond 5 minutes.
5 minutes is actually fine time-wise, unless you've got long hair to wash (?). The shower is smallish and is really only designed for you to get in, wash, and get out.
I am sure they have to load enough water for the number of F passengers, even though most people may pass it up.
As I said earlier, most people were older on both flights (ages in the 50-60 range at least), so maybe they just couldn't be bothered to shower on the plane?
5 minutes is actually fine time-wise, unless you've got long hair to wash (?). The shower is smallish and is really only designed for you to get in, wash, and get out.
I am sure they have to load enough water for the number of F passengers, even though most people may pass it up.
As I said earlier, most people were older on both flights (ages in the 50-60 range at least), so maybe they just couldn't be bothered to shower on the plane?
I'm not sure I'd ask either. Thanks again for the report and pics.
Nice
Oct 16, 2009, 9:42 pm
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Very nice clear pictures Flyingfox. ^
Is it easy to get the temperature control set to your liking? Takes me more than 5 minutes faffing about with some hotel room showers to get the temperature right.
Is it easy to get the temperature control set to your liking? Takes me more than 5 minutes faffing about with some hotel room showers to get the temperature right.
Oct 17, 2009, 3:24 am
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Nice TR Flyingfox ^
To answer some of questions asked :
They do allow more than 2 people but only if one is disabled & needs their helper.
Longer shower times are allowed ... It all depends on the crew ... Quite a few FTrs (myself included) have done 2 showers long-haul + enjoyed a longer shower time
I like the TV in front of the John
In the unlikely event of turbulence, there's a metal-bar inside the shower next to the seat.
Cheers ^
To answer some of questions asked :
They do allow more than 2 people but only if one is disabled & needs their helper.
Longer shower times are allowed ... It all depends on the crew ... Quite a few FTrs (myself included) have done 2 showers long-haul + enjoyed a longer shower time
I like the TV in front of the John
In the unlikely event of turbulence, there's a metal-bar inside the shower next to the seat.
Cheers ^
Oct 17, 2009, 12:33 pm
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I am sure they have to load enough water for the number of F passengers, even though most people may pass it up.
As I said earlier, most people were older on both flights (ages in the 50-60 range at least), so maybe they just couldn't be bothered to shower on the plane?
As I said earlier, most people were older on both flights (ages in the 50-60 range at least), so maybe they just couldn't be bothered to shower on the plane?
Oct 17, 2009, 11:32 pm
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Oct 18, 2009, 11:55 pm
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Hmm, I wonder if the honeymoon couple could get a full hour and 10 minutes of water together... Or perhaps they'd prefer two 30 minute sessions with some rest time in between Seems like plenty of room in there if you're sufficently motivated ^
Seems like plenty of room in there if you're sufficently motivated ^