11½-hour daytime flight in darkness
Feb 20, 2019, 4:09 am
#91
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Whoever has the gold makes the rules, the golden rule
in this case who ever has the window makes the rules , the window rule
in this case who ever has the window makes the rules , the window rule
Feb 20, 2019, 4:58 am
#92
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7 pages in on my mobile...
And I thought this was about an aircraft and the lights not working for an 11hr flight!
I think there should ‘cabin window referendum’ before take off...but it may lead to a second referendum...
*sighs*
Not quite as entertaining as the Teddy Bear reunited thread.
And I thought this was about an aircraft and the lights not working for an 11hr flight!
I think there should ‘cabin window referendum’ before take off...but it may lead to a second referendum...
*sighs*
Not quite as entertaining as the Teddy Bear reunited thread.
Feb 20, 2019, 5:02 pm
#93
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I am with the OP - I do hate dayflights when the screens are down, it just feels weird. Having said that, I can see that if there is very bright sunlight it could be necessary to lower the blinds for a while.
Feb 20, 2019, 5:26 pm
#94
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I always choose a window seat for privacy in CW or because it’s a single in First. After take off the first thing I do on all flights is close the shades as it improves the IFE screen and also because invariably whether its a day or nighttime flight I’m going to try a get some sleep. The moral of the story here is if it’s so important pay to get a window seat so you have control or if all the seats are taken choose an alternative flight or suck on on it.
Feb 21, 2019, 2:03 am
#95
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My 2 pence worth as a new member.....
Most of my long haul flights have been overnight to JNB (although I have had a couple to USA West coast in the day), and personally as a slightly anxious flyer I like to be able to look out of the window, even if its just to 'try' and get a focal point, such as lights on the ground (no common flying over Africa, or clouds).
Anyway, if its dark outside I know I can darken and lighten the window without disturbing anyone, however next week we are flying to Durban, and the return flight is a day time flight of 12hrs. Must admit i'd like to be able to see some of the views, but i'm also considerate to what others want. I have in the past just got up and gone to the Galley window.
One last point. I consider paying for seat selection at the point of booking as part of the overall ticket cost. I would rather add £xx to my ticket price and know I have the seat I want on a 12hr flight, than risk chosing them at checkin, and then complain that my seats were rubbish (like so many on Seatguru).
Most of my long haul flights have been overnight to JNB (although I have had a couple to USA West coast in the day), and personally as a slightly anxious flyer I like to be able to look out of the window, even if its just to 'try' and get a focal point, such as lights on the ground (no common flying over Africa, or clouds).
Anyway, if its dark outside I know I can darken and lighten the window without disturbing anyone, however next week we are flying to Durban, and the return flight is a day time flight of 12hrs. Must admit i'd like to be able to see some of the views, but i'm also considerate to what others want. I have in the past just got up and gone to the Galley window.
One last point. I consider paying for seat selection at the point of booking as part of the overall ticket cost. I would rather add £xx to my ticket price and know I have the seat I want on a 12hr flight, than risk chosing them at checkin, and then complain that my seats were rubbish (like so many on Seatguru).
Feb 21, 2019, 2:59 am
#96
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Since I’m travelling on a 787 soon, and it’s the 4:50pm ish departure from LAX, can anyone confirm that I can request my window stay unlocked and not dimmed until it gets dark, and that it’s policy for it to be my choice? I don’t have any need to wake anyone up in the morning, but if I can insist (within the rules) that I keep the light coming in after dinner then I will.
Feb 21, 2019, 3:01 am
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Since I’m travelling on a 787 soon, and it’s the 4:50pm ish departure from LAX, can anyone confirm that I can request my window stay unlocked and not dimmed until it gets dark, and that it’s policy for it to be my choice? I don’t have any need to wake anyone up in the morning, but if I can insist (within the rules) that I keep the light coming in after dinner then I will.
Feb 21, 2019, 3:15 am
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Feb 21, 2019, 3:25 am
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No they dont, there is no lock. The doors are plug type doors, which allows the pressure differential between the pressurised cabin and the unpressurised exterior to keep the doors closed pushing on a set of seals.
If you unpressurise the aircraft you can open the doors at altitude, as per the smoke evacuation drill. Evacuating the smoke, not passengers.
If you unpressurise the aircraft you can open the doors at altitude, as per the smoke evacuation drill. Evacuating the smoke, not passengers.
Feb 21, 2019, 3:25 am
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Feb 21, 2019, 3:26 am
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Since I’m travelling on a 787 soon, and it’s the 4:50pm ish departure from LAX, can anyone confirm that I can request my window stay unlocked and not dimmed until it gets dark, and that it’s policy for it to be my choice? I don’t have any need to wake anyone up in the morning, but if I can insist (within the rules) that I keep the light coming in after dinner then I will.
Feb 21, 2019, 3:26 am
#102
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Since I’m travelling on a 787 soon, and it’s the 4:50pm ish departure from LAX, can anyone confirm that I can request my window stay unlocked and not dimmed until it gets dark, and that it’s policy for it to be my choice? I don’t have any need to wake anyone up in the morning, but if I can insist (within the rules) that I keep the light coming in after dinner then I will.
Feb 21, 2019, 3:28 am
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Feb 21, 2019, 4:06 am
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If it stays dark then they will remain clear but if it starts getting light be prepared for the crew to dim them but you should still be able to lighten them so you can see out.