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A380: Change Deck During Flight

FDH From Canada, joined Sep 2001, 64 posts, RR: 0
Posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 2 days 18 hours ago) and read 7280 times:

Hello,
Do you think airlines will allow passengers to go from one deck to another while the plane is in the air? Or will it be restricted for reasons such as safety?

Thanks,
FDH

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Runway25 From United Kingdom, joined Aug 2003, 122 posts, RR: 0
Reply 1, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 2 days 18 hours ago) and read 7202 times:

I would suspect the answer would be "no" if a configuration of the upper being "first class" pax & the lower being "economy" pax. Mixing may be deemed out of the question.

Having said that I haven't seen any A380 cabin plans so my assumption may well be rubbish.

Nevertheless a good question "FDH".

Geoffm From United Kingdom, joined Feb 2004, 2111 posts, RR: 6
Reply 2, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 2 days 18 hours ago) and read 7163 times:

Between upstairs and downstairs economy would probably be okay, as you may have friends in other parts of the aircraft who weren't able to sit next to you.

Between classes (ie economy and first or business) is a no-no in general, not just the A380.

Usual regulations about number of standing pax queuing per toilet would probably still apply, for those airlines that choose to do so.

Geoff M.

Daedaeg From United States, joined Feb 2003, 617 posts, RR: 1
Reply 3, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 2 days 18 hours ago) and read 7154 times:

I thought the top deck was to be a mixture of different classes. Seems to be a lot of seats for an all first class up top.

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EGGD From United Kingdom (England), joined Feb 2001, 12376 posts, RR: 37
Reply 4, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 2 days 18 hours ago) and read 7150 times:

I can't see why you'd need to, but at the same time I can't see them restricting it either. Especially if you are separated from your family somehow, I guess it could almost be possible that is encouraged with the real risk of 'DVT' the extra exercise would be welcomed!

I can't see any real safety reasons, obviously you can't really spend your whole time travelling up and down the stairs, but going for a brisk walk every hour or so can't be frowned upon!

Daumueller From Germany, joined Nov 2003, 658 posts, RR: 10
Reply 5, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 2 days 17 hours ago) and read 6926 times:

I switched decks several times on LH planes just for a little walk - when flying F, there are not too many restrictions Smile

so i don't see a reason for restricting it, on the other hand, due to the full size upper deck, no real need to.

cheers,

ben

Rtfm From United Kingdom, joined Oct 2004, 320 posts, RR: 0
Reply 6, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 2 days 16 hours ago) and read 6911 times:

Well of course - if you need to walk between the showers and the duty-free shopping arcade on board... Acting devilish

Solnabo From Sweden, joined Jan 2008, 111 posts, RR: 1
Reply 7, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 2 days 16 hours ago) and read 6898 times:

Rtfm: Dont forget to take a dip in the swimmingpool on youre way back.

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Lhrstu From United Kingdom, joined Sep 2004, 111 posts, RR: 0
Reply 8, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 2 days 15 hours ago) and read 6703 times:

I`d expect there to be either a F or J section on the lower deck at the front since it will probably be quieter and so they can accomadate any premium fare paying passengers who are 'mobility challenged'.

Pure speculation. Smile

And the front will be furtherest from the noisy bowling alley... Wink/being sarcastic

Stu

TGV From France, joined Dec 2004, 741 posts, RR: 10
Reply 9, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 2 days 15 hours ago) and read 6641 times:

What would be the reason to prohibit this ? Confused

I have never seen any airline prohibiting changing deck on 747 (the class segregation set aside, but this also applies to single deck planes).

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Dimsum From Canada, joined Jan 2005, 91 posts, RR: 1
Reply 10, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 2 days 6 hours ago) and read 5330 times:

Why would you need to change decks if the top one looks the same as the bottom?

Cx251 From Hong Kong SAR, PRC, joined Sep 2003, 52 posts, RR: 0
Reply 11, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 2 days 6 hours ago) and read 5249 times:

Well i walked downstairs in the middle of a CX flight. Ok i was travelling in J but i didnt see any problem pax switching deck even in Y, as long as they're walking in the same class.

Centrair From Japan, joined Jan 2005, 3171 posts, RR: 6
Reply 12, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 2 days 5 hours ago) and read 5001 times:

Curiousity...When I am walking from my economy seat in the back of the upper deck to the bowling alley in the back of the lower deck will there only be the one staircase or is there a rear set. Don't want my bowling fashion to upset any J classers.

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Kanebear From United States, joined May 2002, 945 posts, RR: 1
Reply 13, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 2 days 4 hours ago) and read 4885 times:

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What I want to know is if the Yab-Yum club is going to put airborne brothels in KLM's A380s or even perhaps an airborne 'red light district'? Airborne 'coffee bar' anyone???? Smile/happy/getting dizzy

TransSwede From United States, joined Sep 2001, 992 posts, RR: 0
Reply 14, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 2 days 4 hours ago) and read 4656 times:

Centrair,

The A380 has two staircases, a straight one up front, and a curved one at the rear.

Wdleiser From United States, joined Apr 2004, 881 posts, RR: 2
Reply 15, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 1 day 21 hours ago) and read 2127 times:

Will the A380 have an Elevator that passengers can take too? And how wide are these stairs going to be?

A350 From Georgia, joined Nov 2004, 1048 posts, RR: 14
Reply 16, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 1 day 21 hours ago) and read 2008 times:

Having said that I haven't seen any A380 cabin plans ...

Here they come:

http://www.airbus.com/product/a380_cabin_layouts.asp

Well, they are probably only A's proposal.

A350

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Oly720man From United Kingdom, joined May 2004, 3958 posts, RR: 6
Reply 17, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 1 day 21 hours ago) and read 1992 times:

It could be promoted. Take a walking tour around the aircraft and ease off those dvt's.

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Hiflyer From United States, joined Nov 2004, 1303 posts, RR: 3
Reply 18, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 1 day 21 hours ago) and read 1946 times:

would suspect F to stay main deck nose for easier enplaning and deplaning....while airports are modifying jetways the main deck will be the normal access area. Wonder about center of gravity....that many seats upper deck....if they were full and main deck Y was half full if there would be a problem?

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