Originally Posted by
Eric Westby
OK, that's intolerable, especially the bit about them insisting that the shades remain closed. Did they actually come by and close the shades while people were reading? Sounds like 2nd grade naptime.
Besides, what possible rationale could they provide? If passengers want to sleep, that's what sleep masks are for.
I am of the opinion that FAs like the shades closed because it keeps the passengers docile. I hate traveling in a tube in the dark for 16 or more hours. It's unnatural.