Window Shades Open for Takeoff & Landing?

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10-02-2020, 12:52 PM

TexBubba

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Window Shades Open for Takeoff & Landing?

Just flew UAL and Skywest UAL Express for the first time in a few months, the FAs made announcements on both flights requiring all window shades to now be open. I am curious to what drove that decision since the FAA has never required it, albeit Exit Rows obviously. Kinda bummer if trying to sleep or watch a movie with the sun in you’re face or tablet. Hope it can fade away.

10-02-2020, 01:17 PM

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Disclaimer: haven’t been in an airplane since July. However, it was my impression they would make that statement but not actually force anyone to open their shades.

10-02-2020, 01:33 PM

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Back in my regional days, they wanted it open just for takeoff and landing. Was told the reason in case of an emergency on the runway, situational awareness is upped.

10-02-2020, 01:49 PM

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The other thing that some airlines have started doing that ****es me off is that on descent they turn ALL of the cabin lights on.... why the hell is this necessary? I'm trying to sleep dammitt.

10-02-2020, 01:58 PM

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This is standard on international airlines. Specifically had this on virgin Australia announcement.

10-02-2020, 04:23 PM

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I think it's a great idea.

10-02-2020, 04:45 PM

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It’s a pretty good idea to know what side of the aircraft to (or not to) evacuate from in an emergency. I agree with ERAUAV8R that every international airline does this as well.

10-02-2020, 05:00 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sMFer

Back in my regional days, they wanted it open just for takeoff and landing. Was told the reason in case of an emergency on the runway, situational awareness is upped.

Bingo

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10-02-2020, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SonicFlyer

The other thing that some airlines have started doing that ****es me off is that on descent they turn ALL of the cabin lights on.... why the hell is this necessary? I'm trying to sleep dammitt.

Man this ****es me off too! Landing at midnight, sleeping peacefully, and... BAM! Full bright!

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10-02-2020, 10:27 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sMFer

Back in my regional days, they wanted it open just for takeoff and landing. Was told the reason in case of an emergency on the runway, situational awareness is upped.

Bingo . . . . .