<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Cobber:
JonNYC
You are the only one that is right on the money. When seconds count, being able to evaluate outside conditions is crucial.</font>
Thanks
Cobber! Actually, a couple of other folks gave the correct answer also-- but I said it first!! And isn't that how we determine our winner?
Also, maybe you'd know since you're in the "biz"; when they "dim the cabin lights for take-off" is it for the same reason? i.e. less reflected glare if you are desperately looking outside trying to figure out which side has less flames/sharks?
Even in the worst parts of the world, I certainly don't think any of this is counter-sniper measures-- usually only the
passengers are looking to kill other passengers.
BTW, there was a thread a ways back that was "favorite humorous pre-flight announcements" And my entry was from a SouthWest flight about 2 years ago:
"..and your seat cushion also functions as a floatation device and in the unlikely event that this flight should suddenly become a cruise, you'll be very glad you paid attention..."
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[This message has been edited by JonNYC (edited 07-11-2001).]