Originally Posted by
DownUnderFlyer
I am not sure this question is so stupid. First reports from passengers on Japanese media implied, that pax were ordered by the crew to stay in their seats. Passengers disobeyed the order and started to get up and move to the exit. Allegedly no evacuation order was ever given.
I am sure we will hear more about the validity of these statements soon.
They should initially be asked to remain seated in a case of fire, as the crew needs to be certain which exits can be opened. If the PA system was out, maybe the phones were as well, and confirmation took a bit of time. In the end we will know what was right and wrong. But I agree it is a daft question to ask now, as no one knows what was appropriate or not.