That's a shame - I've only had a pilot refuse to turn on Ch. 9 once. Usually they have it on anyway, and almost all the rest of the time they turn it on when I ask a FA to ask.
IAD is ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS a miserable int'l arrival experience.
Originally Posted by
BA_Pax
FA called the cockpit to ask why I couldn't hear Channel 9, but Captain refused to put it on - big shame in my opinion, but their choice I realise. Interestingly (to me) both Captain and First Officer were female. Relief pilot was male. I've flown BA and others quite a bit and female captains are still quite rare.
Nasty long immigration at IAD, missed connections, but very helpful lady in Int'l First Lounge did the necessary re-booking without any fuss.
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