Long haul flights

[Mudman]

Can anyone tell me why the cabin crew insist that you close window screen thing at night?

I opened mine to see if it were getting light as the stewardess was passing and got a look like i'd done something wrong.
Just curious really. Thanx in advance

[Mosaic]

i think they just try to ensure everyione has a chance of a kip to start them off on re-jigging the old body clock after you land. It is very annoying to have a piercing shaft of sunlight staright in your eye if you are having what passes for a sleep on a flight.

[NoMercy]

I've only ever known them to insist upon the window blinds being closed for take-off and landing during night flights. I've never known them require you to keep it closed when in flight.

[Malagabob333]

Normally when landing at night the instructions are apart from fastening seat belts tray tables stowed,the captain shall be diming the lights etc the window blinds should be OPEN.Ive heard its something to do with passengers eyes being accustomed to low light in case of accident.

[mikey0118]

If you were to fly into cloud or haze at night, the strobe lights (one on each of the wing tips) would light up the sky and the aircraft cabin if the window blind is open. Also, if flying eastbound, sunset to sunrise happens much quicker, so the sun would be shining through the windows in no time at all.

I think it is just to make the trip as comfortable as possible for all on board and to allow others to rest without lights beaming through the windows.

[Mudman]

Aah... I see, makes more sense now.
Thanx for that