Avoiding direct sun on 787
Mar 23, 2022, 5:46 pm
#1
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Avoiding direct sun on 787
Flying from DFW to NRT on JL 8011 sitting in an A seat, I was quite surprised at how uncomfortable (and hot) it is to have the sun directly shining onto me for 3/4 of the flight despite the windows being dimmed to the maximum.
When I return from NRT to DFW on JL 8012, can anyone confirm that the sun will be on the other side of the plane for the whole way provided I remain in an A seat?
Thank you!
When I return from NRT to DFW on JL 8012, can anyone confirm that the sun will be on the other side of the plane for the whole way provided I remain in an A seat?
Thank you!
Mar 23, 2022, 9:53 pm
#3
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SunFlight.net - Day and Night Flight Map
As someone who hates direct sun exposure, not being able to close the window blind esp during take off/ landing for many airlines is a pet peeve of mine. Luckily JL doesn’t care, but this is a website i usually use to check when flying with other airlines
As someone who hates direct sun exposure, not being able to close the window blind esp during take off/ landing for many airlines is a pet peeve of mine. Luckily JL doesn’t care, but this is a website i usually use to check when flying with other airlines
Mar 24, 2022, 3:46 pm
#5
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A subject near and dear to my heart. I generally embrace "POSH" as an approach, but it can be tricky with trans-polar flights, and sometimes you don't get the seat you really want.
It seems to me that there's a market for a small, "blackout window shade" for 787s, but I've never seen any -- "The Boeing DreamShader"©. Making one should be easy with any opaque, cling-film material. I believe all 787 windows are the same size, so one should be useful for years.
Next time I pass by a Boeing suggestion box, I'll pop in a note asking them to provide that to all customers. Until they do, does anyone know of a place that sells opaque, cling-film material? It would be easy enough to cut a sheet to the proper size.
I seriously want this.
It seems to me that there's a market for a small, "blackout window shade" for 787s, but I've never seen any -- "The Boeing DreamShader"©. Making one should be easy with any opaque, cling-film material. I believe all 787 windows are the same size, so one should be useful for years.
Next time I pass by a Boeing suggestion box, I'll pop in a note asking them to provide that to all customers. Until they do, does anyone know of a place that sells opaque, cling-film material? It would be easy enough to cut a sheet to the proper size.
I seriously want this.
Mar 24, 2022, 4:56 pm
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A subject near and dear to my heart. I generally embrace "POSH" as an approach, but it can be tricky with trans-polar flights, and sometimes you don't get the seat you really want.
It seems to me that there's a market for a small, "blackout window shade" for 787s, but I've never seen any -- "The Boeing DreamShader"©. Making one should be easy with any opaque, cling-film material. I believe all 787 windows are the same size, so one should be useful for years.
Next time I pass by a Boeing suggestion box, I'll pop in a note asking them to provide that to all customers. Until they do, does anyone know of a place that sells opaque, cling-film material? It would be easy enough to cut a sheet to the proper size.
I seriously want this.
It seems to me that there's a market for a small, "blackout window shade" for 787s, but I've never seen any -- "The Boeing DreamShader"©. Making one should be easy with any opaque, cling-film material. I believe all 787 windows are the same size, so one should be useful for years.
Next time I pass by a Boeing suggestion box, I'll pop in a note asking them to provide that to all customers. Until they do, does anyone know of a place that sells opaque, cling-film material? It would be easy enough to cut a sheet to the proper size.
I seriously want this.
Mar 24, 2022, 5:02 pm
#7
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Programs: Northwest, United
Posts: 3,256
Details, please? Who makes it? Where does one buy it? Are those photos of yours with it in use? If so, how do you like it?
I have found simple, black, opaque cling-film on amazon, that I think would work. I can bu that and cut to size, I assume I can remove it, roll it up and re-use. But if someone already makes and sells a solution, I'd love to know it. Thanks.
I have found simple, black, opaque cling-film on amazon, that I think would work. I can bu that and cut to size, I assume I can remove it, roll it up and re-use. But if someone already makes and sells a solution, I'd love to know it. Thanks.
Mar 24, 2022, 6:32 pm
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Details, please? Who makes it? Where does one buy it? Are those photos of yours with it in use? If so, how do you like it?
I have found simple, black, opaque cling-film on amazon, that I think would work. I can bu that and cut to size, I assume I can remove it, roll it up and re-use. But if someone already makes and sells a solution, I'd love to know it. Thanks.
I have found simple, black, opaque cling-film on amazon, that I think would work. I can bu that and cut to size, I assume I can remove it, roll it up and re-use. But if someone already makes and sells a solution, I'd love to know it. Thanks.
Mar 24, 2022, 7:56 pm
#10
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Mar 24, 2022, 8:31 pm
#11
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How are they held in place? Does it hold to the window "glass" (plastic) by static? Something sticky? Is there a "frame" that holds it in place?
There goes my dreams for getting rich by selling them...
Mar 24, 2022, 8:45 pm
#12
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Well, I expect to be on a JAL 787 in less than 2 weeks (if all goes as expected). So I might need them.
How are they held in place? Does it hold to the window "glass" (plastic) by static? Something sticky? Is there a "frame" that holds it in place?
There goes my dreams for getting rich by selling them...
How are they held in place? Does it hold to the window "glass" (plastic) by static? Something sticky? Is there a "frame" that holds it in place?
There goes my dreams for getting rich by selling them...
