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Old May 11, 2014, 11:38 pm
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the "three strips" on the side of F seats ?

Hi, just out of curiosity, what are the three strips on the side of F seats represent?? I only saw two of the three were "on" at most (blue and green). what color is the last one? and what is it for?
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Old May 11, 2014, 11:52 pm
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Not sure what the third one is for, but they represent whether the call button has been pressed, and also whether the seat is in the upright position.
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I thought the call button is a small light that comes on above your seat. I know there is a green light on the outside of the seat wall that comes on when you put the seat into the landing position.

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I'm not sure what you mean by strips?
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On the outside of your pod / wall there is usually a green light on when you get in your seat. This tells the FA it is in the upright position for take off and landing. I have tried to uplaod a picture to show it more clearly but obviously failed.http://heelsfirsttravel.boardingarea...class-jfk-hkg/ Look at this and you will understand. I am confused if you press the call button if a light comes on over your seat or on this wall.
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Originally Posted by Fly2Where
Hi, just out of curiosity, what are the three strips on the side of F seats represent?? I only saw two of the three were "on" at most (blue and green). what color is the last one? and what is it for?
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The last one is red, and is a warning light for difficult passengers - for example the DYKWIA types, as well as those who think the uniforms are too short and cannot behave themselves accordingly, etc.
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Hi, just out of curiosity, what are the three strips on the side of F seats represent?? I only saw two of the three were "on" at most (blue and green). what color is the last one? and what is it for?
Thanks
The last one is red, and is a warning light for difficult passengers - for example the DYKWIA types, as well as those who think the uniforms are too short and cannot behave themselves accordingly, etc.
Oh yes i can testify. On my last flight from hnd, the 2a person was complaining and i saw that mysterious red light. I asked the lady in black and she told me secretly over a cuppa. Lol that was hilarious

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I guess a similar system is used in J?

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Originally Posted by Fly2Where
Hi, just out of curiosity, what are the three strips on the side of F seats represent?? I only saw two of the three were "on" at most (blue and green). what color is the last one? and what is it for?
Thanks
The last one is red, and is a warning light for difficult passengers - for example the DYKWIA types, as well as those who think the uniforms are too short and cannot behave themselves accordingly, etc.
Oh yes i can testify. On my last flight from hnd, the 2a person was complaining like a mofo and i saw that mysterious red light. I asked the lady in black and she told me secretly over a cuppa. Lol that was hilarious
Wow so that wasn't a joke?
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Hi, just out of curiosity, what are the three strips on the side of F seats represent?? I only saw two of the three were "on" at most (blue and green). what color is the last one? and what is it for?
Thanks
The last one is red, and is a warning light for difficult passengers - for example the DYKWIA types, as well as those who think the uniforms are too short and cannot behave themselves accordingly, etc.
Oh yes i can testify. On my last flight from hnd, the 2a person was complaining like a mofo and i saw that mysterious red light. I asked the lady in black and she told me secretly over a cuppa. Lol that was hilarious
Wow so that wasn't a joke?
Nope. It was until i saw it w my eyes
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Old May 12, 2014, 4:49 pm
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Nope. It was until i saw it w my eyes
wow... interesting. Would they pay more attention or the other way around?
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Nope. It was until i saw it w my eyes
wow... interesting. Would they pay more attention or the other way around?
She kept it quiet, but seems to me, minimal attention.
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Old May 12, 2014, 9:07 pm
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Originally Posted by Fly2Where
Hi, just out of curiosity, what are the three strips on the side of F seats represent?? I only saw two of the three were "on" at most (blue and green). what color is the last one? and what is it for?
Thanks
Blue means power socket in use.
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Old May 12, 2014, 9:36 pm
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Wow so that wasn't a joke?
Before anyone gets carried away and gets the wrong idea...the DKYWIA indicator is a joke. But is probably a good idea.
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