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25th Feb 2024, 03:52
Replies: 30
Views: 3,341
Posted By Load Toad

I don't want to keep all the cabin awake, but if...

I don't want to keep all the cabin awake, but if I've paid for my seat (& extra nowadays to get a window seat of my choice), then for god's sake, please let me enjoy the view out of the window! Which...
24th Feb 2024, 08:05
Replies: 30
Views: 3,341
Posted By Squawk 6042

I’ve not flown the 787 recently, but agree with...

I’ve not flown the 787 recently, but agree with other posters here about the desirability to enjoy the view. I always arrange a window seat away from the sun depending on route and time of day. I...
22nd Feb 2024, 16:09
Replies: 30
Views: 3,341
Posted By PAXboy

wub Thanks for the warning to avoid BS 787s too,...

wub Thanks for the warning to avoid BS 787s too, Really nasty non-view.
22nd Feb 2024, 09:05
Replies: 30
Views: 3,341
Posted By MAC 40612

I'm pretty sure the listing of controls above is...

I'm pretty sure the listing of controls above is not entirely correct. Cabin Crew have control over zones [as in the flickr image in the link] but not individual windows, so it is not possible to...
18th Feb 2024, 21:19
Replies: 30
Views: 3,341
Posted By LOWI

Yes, really. Some passengers pay for the...

Yes, really.

Some passengers pay for the window seat especially... and by having the window locked to dim and not being able to look out the window ruins the experience altogether.
17th Feb 2024, 21:31
Replies: 30
Views: 3,341
Posted By Hartington

BA crews have snapped blinds down on me on a...

BA crews have snapped blinds down on me on a couple of occasions. I immediately snap them up again. Never had any backlash.
15th Feb 2024, 21:00
Replies: 30
Views: 3,341
Posted By PAXboy

Some designers have proposed walls of screens. I...

Some designers have proposed walls of screens. I suspect they might be heavier than the current layout, even allowing for the changes not to have windows.

Given the regularity of IFE systems...
15th Feb 2024, 11:10
Replies: 30
Views: 3,341
Posted By BRUpax

My only 787 night flights were with Qatar. They...

My only 787 night flights were with Qatar. They automatically dimmed the windows but I was able to override it if I wanted to. I don't know if it made any difference but it was in Business Class.
...
14th Feb 2024, 20:47
Replies: 30
Views: 3,341
Posted By PAXboy

I have had two round trips LHR-JNB on the 787....

I have had two round trips LHR-JNB on the 787. Both crews have said that it could not be done. I am always polite to CC. I recall one of the crew saying that - if I held the button down long enoug,...
14th Feb 2024, 20:39
Replies: 30
Views: 3,341
Posted By Bug

The lack of control over my ability to look out...

The lack of control over my ability to look out window on 787 is the reason I will not fly on that aircraft.
I am perfectly willing to obey a cabin crew request for me to close my window shade if it...
14th Feb 2024, 20:03
Replies: 30
Views: 3,341
Posted By PAXboy

Don't get me started .... :mad: But you have. ...

Don't get me started .... :mad: But you have.

I also have experienced this problem with VS 787. JNB is a regular port of call for me and I, too, like to see the African night and dawn. With...
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26th Jan 2024, 22:04
Replies: 2
Views: 1,392
Posted By Good Vibs

During the early 1970’s I worked for Autair SA,...

During the early 1970’s I worked for Autair SA, which later became Court Helicopters.
We had many interesting contracts including one for Kruger National Park.
Our helicopter was a Bell 47G4A...
13th Jan 2024, 19:02
Replies: 49
Views: 13,536
Posted By 421dog

An acquaintance of mine flew Hueys in vietnam. ...

An acquaintance of mine flew Hueys in vietnam. He has seven DFCs. After he got out he became an electrician for the Post Office for the next 30 years.
Against his wishes, he was named to the...
26th Apr 2023, 14:52
Replies: 194
Views: 29,018
Posted By Saintsman

I've recently flown Emirates from LHR. I'd...

I've recently flown Emirates from LHR. I'd printed out my boarding passes before I travelled.

When I arrived, I then had to print out luggage labels before I went to drop the bags off. A new...
26th Feb 2023, 11:32
Replies: 50
Views: 4,179
Posted By S.o.S.

Planemike I don't mind a bit of thread drift...

Planemike I don't mind a bit of thread drift because that is how conversations roll along. 1952 was certainly another era and how wonderful to be able to see that span of development and change. For...
25th Feb 2023, 21:06
Replies: 50
Views: 4,179
Posted By Mr Mac

Planemike I fly quite a lot, but I can tell you...

Planemike
I fly quite a lot, but I can tell you I never ever get board of looking out of the window in what ever A/C I am in. There will be a day though, with either ill health or more likely...
29th Nov 2022, 13:43
Replies: 194
Views: 29,018
Posted By redsnail

Only way to do long haul is sitting in a comfy...

Only way to do long haul is sitting in a comfy seat, watching movies and drinking champagne. :D

My pet peeve are articles about "how to guarantee an upgrade" (hint. Pay for it) or "the things that...
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