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Old 10-02-2020 | 11:52 AM
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Just flew UAL and Skywest UAL Express for the first time in a few months, the FAs made announcements on both flights requiring all window shades to now be open. I am curious to what drove that decision since the FAA has never required it, albeit Exit Rows obviously. Kinda bummer if trying to sleep or watch a movie with the sun in you’re face or tablet. Hope it can fade away.
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Old 10-02-2020 | 12:17 PM
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Disclaimer: haven’t been in an airplane since July. However, it was my impression they would make that statement but not actually force anyone to open their shades.
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Old 10-02-2020 | 12:33 PM
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Back in my regional days, they wanted it open just for takeoff and landing. Was told the reason in case of an emergency on the runway, situational awareness is upped.
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Old 10-02-2020 | 12:49 PM
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The other thing that some airlines have started doing that ****es me off is that on descent they turn ALL of the cabin lights on.... why the hell is this necessary? I'm trying to sleep dammitt.
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Old 10-02-2020 | 12:58 PM
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This is standard on international airlines. Specifically had this on virgin Australia announcement.
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Old 10-02-2020 | 03:23 PM
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I think it's a great idea.
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Old 10-02-2020 | 03:45 PM
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It’s a pretty good idea to know what side of the aircraft to (or not to) evacuate from in an emergency. I agree with ERAUAV8R that every international airline does this as well.
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Old 10-02-2020 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by sMFer
Back in my regional days, they wanted it open just for takeoff and landing. Was told the reason in case of an emergency on the runway, situational awareness is upped.
Bingo

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Old 10-02-2020 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by SonicFlyer
The other thing that some airlines have started doing that ****es me off is that on descent they turn ALL of the cabin lights on.... why the hell is this necessary? I'm trying to sleep dammitt.
Man this ****es me off too! Landing at midnight, sleeping peacefully, and... BAM! Full bright!

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Old 10-02-2020 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by sMFer
Back in my regional days, they wanted it open just for takeoff and landing. Was told the reason in case of an emergency on the runway, situational awareness is upped.
Bingo . . . . .
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