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I found out the hard way that on the new Qantas A380s, the power outlets are only in "premium" economy. It's $939 from SYD to LAX in December (holy crap, at th
by voltagex_ 11y ago
I found out the hard way that on the new Qantas A380s, the power outlets are only in "premium" economy.
It's $939 from SYD to LAX in December (holy crap, at that price I better take a trip!) in Economy, but a whopping $2539 or $3389 for Premium Economy. I like having an AC outlet too, but that's crazy.
If you do get to use the outlets on the A380, be aware that they do ~75W maximum. Exceed that and they'll shut down, and they don't get reset.
- idlewords 11y agoVeering off-topic, if you fly Air New Zealand on that route, you can often use their name-your-own-price auction system to get an upgrade to premium economy for a few hundred dollars. I'm picturing you on that A380 cursing as you try to blow-dry your hair. What were you doing that pulled more than 75W?
- eropple 11y ago15-inch Macbook Pros use (or used, maybe it's changed now?) 85W chargers, which you could tap out and fully draw on.
- PebblesHD 11y agoYep, my 15" rMPB uses an 85w charger which maxed out the in-flight outlet on my last flight, glad I charged the battery before I left, MacBooks last forever!
- mritun 11y agoCharging your laptop can do that. MBP charger is 85W.
- voltagex_ 11y agohttp://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airlines/inflight-communications/global/en http://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airlines/inflight-communicat... - 75W @ 110V. My Lenovo X1 charger says 90W but I don't know under what conditions. Also, if we ever run into each other on our travels, I'll buy you a beer.