Turn off the lights! [Why are overhead lights left on?]
Sep 4, 2014, 4:14 am
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Turn off the lights! [Why are overhead lights left on?]
Why is it standard op not to turn off the overhead lights?
Sep 4, 2014, 4:26 am
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Sep 4, 2014, 4:57 am
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American, S80 flights more specifically. I've noticed even if its early or late, they dim but do not turn off the overhead fluorescent lights. I guess I will have to start bringing eyeshades. I hope this practice doesn't bleed over to the US side.
Sep 4, 2014, 5:34 am
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As American Airlines is still operating as a distinct entity, this question is being moved over to the pre-merger American Airlines forum.
Please note the sticky at the top of the consolidated thread which is titled PLEASE READ ME BEFORE POSTING! Welcome to the New American Airlines Forum!. With all of the changes about, it is important to know where to post, and reading that thread before posting (as the title suggests
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Sep 4, 2014, 6:15 am
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If it is not an overnight flight, it seems resonable to provide lighting in the cabin
Sep 4, 2014, 6:33 am
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Turn off the lights! [Why are overhead lights left on?]
Lights should be off for takeoff and landing, and on for the safety demo and beverage/meal service when it's dark outside. During the day it doesn't make too much difference.
Sep 4, 2014, 10:16 am
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On the S80? Probably afraid that if they turn them off, they won't ever come back on again. Sorry, couldn't help myself. I actually love that plane.
Sep 4, 2014, 10:33 am
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What exactly is the "issue" here?
Sep 4, 2014, 12:25 pm
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Sep 7, 2014, 7:57 pm
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Leave the shades open!
I'll bite - kind of... Why is it the new normal for people to close the shades automatically? I get that sometimes this is done on the tarmac to help keep things cool. But over the past year, I am noticing more and more frequently that I am flying in broad daylight sitting in a little metal tube with all the windows closed. Does no one like to look out any more? I suspect it has to do with the proliferation of electronic screens people are watching. be forewarned if your sitting next to me. I picked the window because I want to look out - that puppy is staying open.
Sep 7, 2014, 8:04 pm
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By the way- you might find this thread of interest:
Sep 7, 2014, 8:16 pm
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not sure about other people, but I was born with lids on my eyes that I can close to block out light and vision.
Sep 7, 2014, 8:37 pm
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I'll bite - kind of... Why is it the new normal for people to close the shades automatically? I get that sometimes this is done on the tarmac to help keep things cool. But over the past year, I am noticing more and more frequently that I am flying in broad daylight sitting in a little metal tube with all the windows closed. Does no one like to look out any more? I suspect it has to do with the proliferation of electronic screens people are watching. be forewarned if your sitting next to me. I picked the window because I want to look out - that puppy is staying open.
If the shades were all open, then there would be lower requirement for lighting in the cabin
Sep 7, 2014, 10:28 pm
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I'll bite - kind of... Why is it the new normal for people to close the shades automatically? I get that sometimes this is done on the tarmac to help keep things cool. But over the past year, I am noticing more and more frequently that I am flying in broad daylight sitting in a little metal tube with all the windows closed. Does no one like to look out any more? I suspect it has to do with the proliferation of electronic screens people are watching. be forewarned if your sitting next to me. I picked the window because I want to look out - that puppy is staying open.
I don't know if it's a company-wide policy or if I just got lucky, but on a recent AY flight HEL-JFK, all the shades stayed up and the lights stayed on. Crew made no effort to impose darkness. It felt just like daytime - which it was. ^
Sep 8, 2014, 1:45 pm
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This is my pet peeve too. Last week on the PER-HKG day flight (0700 departure, 1500 arrival, no time zone change), a CX FA reached across me and closed my window shades, without asking me or even telling me. HATE that.
I don't know if it's a company-wide policy or if I just got lucky, but on a recent AY flight HEL-JFK, all the shades stayed up and the lights stayed on. Crew made no effort to impose darkness. It felt just like daytime - which it was. ^
I don't know if it's a company-wide policy or if I just got lucky, but on a recent AY flight HEL-JFK, all the shades stayed up and the lights stayed on. Crew made no effort to impose darkness. It felt just like daytime - which it was. ^
Seeing daylight helps keep my clock set as well as just being plain enjoyable to watch the view.