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Re:Qantas wants to fly from Sydney to New York or London non... by saryant on Saturday August 26, 2017 @08:04PM (#15108181)
Yep. I've flown a few 14+ hour ultra-long-haul flights in business or first class and it's a pleasant enough way to fly. Key for me is to shower at the lounge before departure. That makes a big difference in comfort.
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Re:Qantas wants to fly from Sydney to New York or London non... by wenc on Saturday August 26, 2017 @08:29PM (#15108280)
> Key for me is to shower at the lounge before departure. That makes a big difference in comfort.

I can confirm that. A shower before a long flight, even in economy, can make a huge difference.

I almost never fly business, but I have a Priority Pass membership which gets me into airline lounges to shower. Best thing ever.

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Re:Qantas wants to fly from Sydney to New York or London non... by ajdlinux on Sunday August 27, 2017 @09:46AM (#15110753)
A shower in the lounge after your long-haul trip when you're waiting for your domestic connection can also be absolutely fantastic.
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Re:Qantas wants to fly from Sydney to New York or London non... by Cerium on Sunday August 27, 2017 @12:21AM (#15109105)
Agree. One reason why I like Taipei airport is they have free showers. They are nice too!
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Re:Qantas wants to fly from Sydney to New York or London non... by walterbell on Saturday August 26, 2017 @10:52PM (#15108830)
What's the benefit of a shower before flying? Did you mean a shower during a layover between two legs of a flight?
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Re:Qantas wants to fly from Sydney to New York or London non... by saryant on Saturday August 26, 2017 @10:54PM (#15108838)
Maybe it's just me but the slog of getting to an airport works up enough sweat and dirt that I sleep better on the flight if I'm freshly showered.
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Re:Qantas wants to fly from Sydney to New York or London non... by s0rce on Sunday August 27, 2017 @12:23AM (#15109107)
Since I started hiking and multi-day backpacking trips I've found it much easier to enjoy myself while being dirty (amongst other slight inconveniences like being hot, sweaty or attacked by bugs). Might not be ideal for those around me but I'm now more comfortable on long trips/flights even if I don't get to shower right before/after.
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Re:Qantas wants to fly from Sydney to New York or London non... by walterbell on Saturday August 26, 2017 @11:10PM (#15108893)
Got it, makes sense when departure ground transport is arduous.
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Re:Qantas wants to fly from Sydney to New York or London non... by mb_72 on Sunday August 27, 2017 @12:44AM (#15109163)
As well as the physical and mental benefits of being clean I find it also gives one a chance to get some much-needed isolation away from one's fellow travelers for even a few minutes. I quite enjoy flying - am about go from Tallinn -> Frankfurt -> Singapore -> Adelaide - but interacting with people I don't know I find very tiring. It's one reason I much prefer travelling with my wife; our shared 'personal space bubble' when seated together is much bigger.

Am really looking forward to the shower in Singapore after a 12.5hr flight!

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Re:Qantas wants to fly from Sydney to New York or London non... by jaipilot747 on Sunday August 27, 2017 @02:55AM (#15109508)
Why do you have to interact with people you don't know?
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Re:Qantas wants to fly from Sydney to New York or London non... by isostatic on Sunday August 27, 2017 @01:03PM (#15111577)
If you are in economy you have seat neighbours - you have to ask permission to get up from your seat for example (or have others asking you). It happens occasionally in business class too.
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Re:Qantas wants to fly from Sydney to New York or London non... by wenc on Saturday August 26, 2017 @11:55PM (#15109028)
What Saryant said.

Also, showers usually do more than just getting one clean. It could be psychological, but I find showers help me to relax, de-stress, and prepare me for sleep. Of course I'm one of those folks who shower before bedtime, so your mileage may vary.

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Re:Qantas wants to fly from Sydney to New York or London non... by dopeboy on Saturday August 26, 2017 @08:41PM (#15108333)
I did this for the first time on a personal trip. It cost ~$15 USD for a shower at the airport in Singapore. What a world of a difference it makes.
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Re:Qantas wants to fly from Sydney to New York or London non... by candiodari on Sunday August 27, 2017 @12:07AM (#15109064)
Where can you do that in Singapore airport ? That sounds great and I do pass there regularly.
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Re:Qantas wants to fly from Sydney to New York or London non... by simonbyrne on Sunday August 27, 2017 @01:36AM (#15109291)
It's in the paid lounge (you don't have to pay for entry to the lounge though). Definitely recommended as well. Or if you're there for long enough, try the swimming pool.
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Re:Qantas wants to fly from Sydney to New York or London non... by davedx on Sunday August 27, 2017 @09:28AM (#15110692)
Singapore Airport is great. I remember catching a movie there between flights once. Thanks for the shower/pool tip.
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Re:Qantas wants to fly from Sydney to New York or London non... by arkitaip on Saturday August 26, 2017 @09:50PM (#15108613)
Honestly would expect showers in first class.
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Re:Qantas wants to fly from Sydney to New York or London non... by jpatokal on Saturday August 26, 2017 @11:38PM (#15108980)
Emirates has them on the A380: http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/01/30/guide-to-t...
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Re:Qantas wants to fly from Sydney to New York or London non... by saryant on Sunday August 27, 2017 @02:35AM (#15109448)
Etihad too. I had a chance to try that out last year on their Abu Dhabi-JFK route.

It's a remarkably dumb feature, pure novelty.

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