Window shades night flights (sun up)
Jun 2, 2017, 12:04 pm
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What should happen when you're in one of those seats (usually on a short haul) where you have a full window to yourself and a partial of the next one behind you ?
For example, I had one such situation where the guy behind me shut the window that overlapped our seats, yet when I reclined back, the whole 2nd window was clearly in my 'space'. I then opened it back up because I wanted some sunlight.
Any guidance or opinions on etiquette here ?
For example, I had one such situation where the guy behind me shut the window that overlapped our seats, yet when I reclined back, the whole 2nd window was clearly in my 'space'. I then opened it back up because I wanted some sunlight.
Any guidance or opinions on etiquette here ?
In truth though, if you were actually looking out the window, then I think you were in the right, unless the guy behind you had politely said, "Excuse me, but the light is glaring in my eyes, would you please mind shutting the shade? Thank you."
Jun 2, 2017, 12:13 pm
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I wish I had known that on my LAX-LHR! When the cc asked me to lower the shade I did it fearing I would be in trouble if i did not comply with her instructions!
Jun 2, 2017, 12:13 pm
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What should happen when you're in one of those seats (usually on a short haul) where you have a full window to yourself and a partial of the next one behind you ?
For example, I had one such situation where the guy behind me shut the window that overlapped our seats, yet when I reclined back, the whole 2nd window was clearly in my 'space'. I then opened it back up because I wanted some sunlight.
Any guidance or opinions on etiquette here ?
For example, I had one such situation where the guy behind me shut the window that overlapped our seats, yet when I reclined back, the whole 2nd window was clearly in my 'space'. I then opened it back up because I wanted some sunlight.
Any guidance or opinions on etiquette here ?
Jun 2, 2017, 12:27 pm
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Next: this would only be logical if the window only illuminated that one seat. In fact, it lights up the entire cabin.
Last: thankfully most airlines have different policies.
Jun 2, 2017, 12:38 pm
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It will be made very clear to you if you are being given an instruction rather than having a request made of you.
Jun 2, 2017, 12:39 pm
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Jun 2, 2017, 12:43 pm
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You pick the window seat, you get to control the window. That simple. I've seen flight crew ask people to lower them before and that is what strikes me as disrespectful to be honest. You get a window seat to look out it. You needed an eye mask.
Jun 2, 2017, 12:49 pm
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Most other airlines I fly on (and this included BA in the past) will make an effort to get the passenger to close their blind. If (s)he is a particular selfish individual, they can't force him/her although QR sometimes overrides the individual controls I believe. Kenya Airways will demand you close the blind.
There is a reason Boeing and Airbus installed this option. It is disrespectful to have an arbitrary seat assignment give more power to that individual. It affects the entire cabin.
There is a reason Boeing and Airbus installed this option. It is disrespectful to have an arbitrary seat assignment give more power to that individual. It affects the entire cabin.
Jun 2, 2017, 12:49 pm
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I think you should be prepared for the crew to ask you if you would mind pulling it down if they are asking on behalf of another customer but if you don't wish too you have the right to refuse.
Jun 2, 2017, 12:53 pm
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Most other airlines I fly on (and this included BA in the past) will make an effort to get the passenger to close their blind. If (s)he is a particular selfish individual, they can't force him/her although QR sometimes overrides the individual controls I believe.
There is a reason Boeing and Airbus installed this option.
There is a reason Boeing and Airbus installed this option.
We have not been asking customers to lower their blinds on day flights for at least 20 years when the films were shown on a screen at the front of the cabin.
Jun 2, 2017, 12:58 pm
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How I see it, if the majority of the cabin is sleeping, why not do everyone a favour? Even if the pax doesn't like it, closing it will only affect him or her personally. Keeping it open will affect the entire cabin. By using the 'it is my window' argument you put your own wishes before everyone else's. I am sure there is a word for that.
Jun 2, 2017, 12:59 pm
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