god i hate people who keep the shades open when there's sunlight coming directly in, esp on short flights.
it's radiation.
it's blocking the avod.
there is no need for it.
this isn't an office just keep it dark.
Originally Posted by
synergistic
I've always thought the shade was 'controlled' by the window seat passenger. I sleep against the window (shade down) and never thought twice about keeping the shade down the entire trip. OP did the nice thing and offered to switch seats, but the other guy declined - as far as I'm concerned that means the other guy gave up the option to control the shade. I'm not a confrontational person, but I would not have taken it well if someone reached across me whilst I was sleeping to raise the shade. Don't know that I'd have done anything but give a glare and lower the shade again, but I'd have definitely sat there stewing.
if window passenger is sleeping and the shade is open while there's light directly coming in causing interference, i'm closing it. it's not "owned" by anyone. plus i dunno how people can sleep in a lit environment, that is really not good for you.
Originally Posted by
jsk1973
Not remotely. And on at least several airlines I've flown, the window shade has to be up for landing anyway.
while this wasn't a thing a few years ago, this is sop with all non us airlines, i think ua enforces this too. exit row window shade must be down takeoff landing taxiing and parked.