Originally Posted by
aceboy44
Hello folks
I have been traveling for quiet a while now on long-haul flights in business class, and I have a topic on my head where I would appreciate your feedback.
On some of my flights the FA's force me to close my window blinds. When I refuse they personally approach me in a rude and firm manner and ask me to close it again!
The questions I have here are: Do the FA's have the right to force me to close my window blinds if I don't want to? Can I face legal prosecution if I refuse to close my window blinds if I ask the FA to provide me with a written document stating that it's the airline's policy to keep the window blinds closed through-out the flight? And finally, what would you do if you were in my shoes?
I really had enough with the FA's actions. When I pay a premium price to sit in a business class in a window seat, then I do have the right to look out the window. Don't you guys agree as well? Or what exactly is the solution here?
[Moderator edit per FT Rules.]
Have you thought about the rights of other passengers in business class who may want to sleep?
What's the solution? Obey crew instructions; close the shade. Maybe be nice and say "I really like looking out the window. Could you let me know when I could raise it again? Thanks so much! "
If you want to be able to do whatever you want on the plane, fly private.