Originally Posted by
lloydah
Can this be a US centric problem? My thousands of flying hours on EU3 metal have never been crossed by a request to shut the blind on a day flight, although I do close it for an "overnight" even if it's day light outside. Maybe we're not quite so superglued to a screen over here and the eye shades I have used when I've wanted to doze have been quite acceptable in letting no light in at all.
I have had similar experiences with Euro and other non-US carriers, especially on short haul flights. In fact, most carriers I have flown outside the US require shades to be up for takeoff and landing as a safety measure, and it has always struck me as odd it isn't required in the US.