Upper Deck A380 Exit Door - why monitored on SQ?

[Milboo]

Hi

Had an odd experience on SQ from SIN- SYD this week - in all my years sitting in exit rows I've never encountered it so wondered if anyone could shed any light.

I was in Row 80 on the upper deck of the SQ A380. After take off and the FA had been given the signal to leave take off positions, the FA in the Row 80 jump seat stayed in her seat and kept looking out the window/ at the door and also looking at her watch. After 10 mins or so she left.

Fast forward to to descent time and she returned to the seat, took a call and stood there on the handset - she'd lean towards the door and listen to something then back to the phone. This went on for about 5 mins.

Somewhat disconcerting really especially as we'd had a long delay for mechanical reasons. Had been going to ask her but she was great at avoiding eye contact...

Anyone experienced this or got any ideas?

TIA

 

[Buzzard]

Interesting to say the least

 

[ozbeachbabe]

Hi

Had an odd experience on SQ from SIN- SYD this week - in all my years sitting in exit rows I've never encountered it so wondered if anyone could shed any light.

I was in Row 80 on the upper deck of the SQ A380. After take off and the FA had been given the signal to leave take off positions, the FA in the Row 80 jump seat stayed in her seat and kept looking out the window/ at the door and also looking at her watch. After 10 mins or so she left.

Fast forward to to descent time and she returned to the seat, took a call and stood there on the handset - she'd lean towards the door and listen to something then back to the phone. This went on for about 5 mins.

Somewhat disconcerting really especially as we'd had a long delay for mechanical reasons. Had been going to ask her but she was great at avoiding eye contact...

Anyone experienced this or got any ideas?

TIA

Wonder if the 'mechanical reasons' involved the upper deck exit door?

 

[docjames]

Wasn't there a door seal issue on the upper deck that came to light on the SQ A380 (and it landed in India somewhere) or has my memory gone completely haywire?


Edit: No, not haywire

Airbus about to shut A380 doors on noisy leaks | Plane Talking

 

[jb747]

Wasn't there a door seal issue on the upper deck that came to light on the SQ A380 (and it landed in India somewhere) or has my memory gone completely haywire?


Edit: No, not haywire

Airbus about to shut A380 doors on noisy leaks | Plane Talking

Rather inaccurate article. The issue is not noisy doors, but rather fatigue failures of the top section of the door, leading to a gentle depressurisation.

 

[Captain Halliday]

Strewth, imagine the crisis if the Manchester honeymoon couple were on board! Lucky they're not flying anymore.

If you don't get the gag see here: http://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/community/open-discussion/honeymoon-ruined-62472.html