There is also the possibility that the crew on that airplane prefer blue edge lighting as it is easier on the eyes than bright white.
I know I prefer blue light to bright white I find it more relaxing.
We must be careful here and not expect to much from the crew on a heavy jet, we don't want to be to demanding you know.
Furthermore the final decision is the Captains and you have to hand it to him, for that takeoff he had the required rwy. lenght figured right to the inch.
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The hardest thing about flying is knowing when to say no.