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Boeings 787s and "new cabin" 778 retrofits have this feature. It was touted by AA and United a while back. When i actually flew in one, flight attendants made z

Boeings 787s and "new cabin" 778 retrofits have this feature. It was touted by AA and United a while back. When i actually flew in one, flight attendants made zero use of it and just went from 100% bright to to regular "lights off, good night" as soon as meal service was done.

cylinder 11y ago
Yeah United the same on my 787 journeys. Truly the worst staff in the world consistently. However, 787 does have pressurization and humidity features as well and these made a huge reduction in my jet lag over the 777 and A380
- rosser 10y ago
  Seriously, the cabin climate changes on Dreamliners make 10-hour flights feel more like 6-hour flights to me, in terms of how useless I am at remembering my name and why I'm visiting upon reaching the immigration counter in the destination country.
- rgo 10y ago
  I thought A380 and 787 had equivalent cabin pressure of 6000 ft with similar humidity features. That said, I unfortunately did not notice any reduction in tiredness or jet lag in either plane compared to older aircraft. But I did enjoy the lower noise levels and higher stability of the A380, which make for a more pleasant journey overall. I feel less worn off when I land, which means I'll take less to recover from the flight itself, which I find more damaging then the time zone differences.
  - cylinder 10y ago
    agree. The a380 is tremendous, especially when combined with Qantas service.
- dzhiurgis 10y ago
  I second the pressurisation and humidity features. Also, they use electric compressors instead of bleed air, which helps to reduce engine fumes in cabin. These things made my trip significantly better.
london888 11y ago
Exactly - no matter what management thinks, it depends on whether 'front of house' staff agree.
greeneggs 10y ago
The staff doesn't care if you get jet lag. They turn off the lights for as much of the flight as possible so that people go to sleep, or at least stay quiet. Less work for them!

cylinder 11y ago

Yeah United the same on my 787 journeys. Truly the worst staff in the world consistently. However, 787 does have pressurization and humidity features as well and these made a huge reduction in my jet lag over the 777 and A380

rosser 10y ago
Seriously, the cabin climate changes on Dreamliners make 10-hour flights feel more like 6-hour flights to me, in terms of how useless I am at remembering my name and why I'm visiting upon reaching the immigration counter in the destination country.
rgo 10y ago
I thought A380 and 787 had equivalent cabin pressure of 6000 ft with similar humidity features. That said, I unfortunately did not notice any reduction in tiredness or jet lag in either plane compared to older aircraft. But I did enjoy the lower noise levels and higher stability of the A380, which make for a more pleasant journey overall. I feel less worn off when I land, which means I'll take less to recover from the flight itself, which I find more damaging then the time zone differences.
- cylinder 10y ago
  agree. The a380 is tremendous, especially when combined with Qantas service.
dzhiurgis 10y ago
I second the pressurisation and humidity features. Also, they use electric compressors instead of bleed air, which helps to reduce engine fumes in cabin. These things made my trip significantly better.

london888 11y ago

Exactly - no matter what management thinks, it depends on whether 'front of house' staff agree.

greeneggs 10y ago

The staff doesn't care if you get jet lag. They turn off the lights for as much of the flight as possible so that people go to sleep, or at least stay quiet. Less work for them!