Seat belt sign is out of control at UA
Aug 25, 2015, 9:31 am
#121
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The loud PA announcements are the worst part
If they want to keep it on (or regularly turn it on), fine. What frosts me is that the simple "ding" of it going on is apparently longer sufficient; on the 787 service LAX-MEL-LAX they have a lengthy, loud automated message each time it flips on, to the extent of "the Captain has turned on the fastened seatbelts sign, blah blah blah." This is in the middle of the night when 99% of the passengers are already in their seats, BECAUSE THEY'RE TRYING TO SLEEP.
At least on most domestic red-eyes on older metal, the pilots tend to be courteous enough to give you a quick, fairly quiet "seatbelts" over the PA.
The automated everything is yet another flyer friendly change I don't care for. At all.
At least on most domestic red-eyes on older metal, the pilots tend to be courteous enough to give you a quick, fairly quiet "seatbelts" over the PA.
The automated everything is yet another flyer friendly change I don't care for. At all.
Aug 25, 2015, 9:36 am
#122
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...What frosts me is that the simple "ding" of it going on is apparently longer sufficient; on the 787 service LAX-MEL-LAX they have a lengthy, loud automated message each time it flips on, to the extent of "the Captain has turned on the fastened seatbelts sign, blah blah blah." This is in the middle of the night when 99% of the passengers are already in their seats, BECAUSE THEY'RE TRYING TO SLEEP....
Aug 25, 2015, 9:42 am
#123
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Lufthansa is the best. Last flight on the A380, they were backing the plane up while people were still in the aisles. I find they often turn the seatbelt sign off when even in a rather steep climb. I love it.
Aug 25, 2015, 9:44 am
#124
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if you're the kind of passenger that doesn't stay buckled when seated, maybe you need a face plant to drive the point home. Those of us who stay buckled up outside of the blanket would like to sleep.
Aug 25, 2015, 9:53 am
#125
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It seems unrealistic to expect a safety-related announcement to be purposefully delivered unnoticeably.
Aug 25, 2015, 9:58 am
#126
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If they want to keep it on (or regularly turn it on), fine. What frosts me is that the simple "ding" of it going on is apparently longer sufficient; on the 787 service LAX-MEL-LAX they have a lengthy, loud automated message each time it flips on, to the extent of "the Captain has turned on the fastened seatbelts sign, blah blah blah." This is in the middle of the night when 99% of the passengers are already in their seats, BECAUSE THEY'RE TRYING TO SLEEP.
At least on most domestic red-eyes on older metal, the pilots tend to be courteous enough to give you a quick, fairly quiet "seatbelts" over the PA.
The automated everything is yet another flyer friendly change I don't care for. At all.
At least on most domestic red-eyes on older metal, the pilots tend to be courteous enough to give you a quick, fairly quiet "seatbelts" over the PA.
The automated everything is yet another flyer friendly change I don't care for. At all.
Agree the Seat Belt sign is mostly over-used on United...and I HATE that stupid auto announcement. On TPACs I am sleeping and have the belt visible on the outside. I don't need the jarring, lengthy blather every time.
Flyer Un-Friendly.
Aug 25, 2015, 10:02 am
#128
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Aug 25, 2015, 10:07 am
#129
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"Seatbelt" is the classic sUA 757 notice on red eyes. Worked perfectly well.
Aug 25, 2015, 10:09 am
#130
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No. Because they tell me at boarding that I should buckle up over my blanket if I wish to sleep. And I listen. And then I go to sleep. The message presumes I didn't listen the first time.
Aug 25, 2015, 10:10 am
#131
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This has been a pet peeve of mine on UA for a long time. Also, find UA cockpit crews dominate the forward restroom far more than crews from other airlines.
Aug 25, 2015, 10:46 am
#132
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Maybe its on more on international flights. I fly UA almost every week domestic USA and it is rare that it does not turn off when hit cruising altitude, stay off unless real turbulence, then turn on during the decent. And every once in a while it comes on when the pilots need to come out and use that bathroom.
Aug 25, 2015, 10:56 am
#133
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I'm sure that everyone on the plane is as fastidious about this as we are. Come on...many times when there's a a serious episode of turbulence some passengers end up injured. There are more important things to get cranky about.
Aug 25, 2015, 11:05 am
#134
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Aug 25, 2015, 11:10 am
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+1. I actually prefer a short message about "we're expecting turbulence" or similar. I see so many people who seem to blatantly ignore seat belt lights, I have to think a little extra prodding is worth it to avoid an injured passenger. And yes, I know it's their own fault, but that's little consolation when you have to divert for an injury.