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Old 10th Nov 2016, 17:20
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Alderney
 
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A380 landings with a bang

Has anybody else experienced very hard A380 landings down the back in cattle class? I've flown in A380s five times now (Emirates and Thai), and invariably get stuck in a seat around row 60 towards the back of the lower deck. Without exception the landing is a bone-shattering experience. The arrival at LHR two days ago was a collossal wallop followed by the tinkle of things falling down in the galley behind me.
I've spoken to other people who are lucky enough to fly upstairs and they never feel (or hear) anything, so I'm guessing that it's something to do with sitting directly above all those mainwheels. I expect it now (it follows the mighty thwack on finals after the gear comes down - presumably locks going in or something) and am never disappointed!
You might suggest that I sit somewhere else, but I always seem to pick full flights with no choice.
Any suggestions as to what's going on and why? I'm fed up with having my teeth knocked out.
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