New A380 not so good for love

We’re in Europe for a few days to attend my stepson’s university graduation in England. The trip from New Zealand – Australia to London was a long one. I was really looking forward to traveling on the new A380 plane that Emirates uses on its long haul flights. We’ve all heard the advertising – largest commercial jet in the world – all the mod cons – bar in the back of the plane. I was full of anticipation getting on the plane.

That’s where it ended. All the seats in business class are small cubicles – built for one. No more reaching over to hold my man’s hand. No more leaning in for a soft kiss before going to sleep. No more making comments about the guy farting in the seat in front of me. In fact, when you’re on the A380 you’re pretty much alone – unless you want to spend your time in the bar in the back.

The first time I got up to use the restrooms I had to walk through the bar and every other time I went I saw the same people. Lovers spend their time in the bar because that’s the only place they can touch!

If you’re planning on taking a long flight anywhere with someone you’re really hot for, choose a different plane because the Emirates seating configuration on the new A380 won’t get you into the mile high club because there’s no place to “rev your engines” beforehand.