Originally Posted by
voracious violinist
In my experience - always been told to have blinds up for landing usually when the FAs are doing their final check of cabin.
Related question: I don't like having the blind down during a day flight, or at least when there is daylight outside as I tend to occasionally feel rather claustrophobic in that situation. However, I've often had FAs come up to me and say "Please can you put the blind down" - usually because of IFE or that they are dimming lights in cabin etc etc. What's the protocol on this? I choose a window seat specifically so that I can look outside and not feel "cooped up" and I find it much more reassuring. What do people think?
If it's a day flight it's your choice, so if prefer the blinds open then please do.
What we do ask is if you are in a window seat and the sun will be rising before breakfast is served that you pull the blind down before going to sleep.
We have difficulty reaching the blinds to put them down and might end up in your lap.
CIHY