V-Flyer

Just flew LAS - SFO on Virgin America. It was really weird - when boarding the plane, all the window shutters were closed and the mood lighting was all dark blues and purples. Felt like 2 in the morning - but this was a 145pm departure. The Cabin Crew (or should I say ... 'in flight team') wouldnt let anyone open them and when a few very naughty passengers did, they were promptly told to shut them (and this was before the aircraft even left the stand). Fantastic airline, but a very weird lighting policy!!






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Originally posted by musicmanbrain
Just flew LAS - SFO on Virgin America. It was really weird - when boarding the plane, all the window shutters were closed and the mood lighting was all dark blues and purples. Felt like 2 in the morning - but this was a 145pm departure. The Cabin Crew (or should I say ... 'in flight team') wouldnt let anyone open them and when a few very naughty passengers did, they were promptly told to shut them (and this was before the aircraft even left the stand). Fantastic airline, but a very weird lighting policy!!

This is to prevent you discovering VX's greatest secret: after boarding, the wings are carefully detached and the 'aircraft' is driven at high speeds across the USA on the interstate highways.

While it helps with the 'ambience' of the aircraft, it does also have a VERY practical purpose for when the plane is on the ground.

Notice, even in Vegas, how COOL the temperature onboard is when you get on? No sun exposure through glass = minimal heat transmission [;)][y]


While they COULD spend a fortune on air conditioning at the gate instead, with fuel at the cost it is right now, would you...? [:w]

Originally posted by preiffer
While it helps with the 'ambience' of the aircraft, it does also have a VERY practical purpose for when the plane is on the ground.

Notice, even in Vegas, how COOL the temperature onboard is when you get on? No sun exposure through glass = minimal heat transmission [;)][y]


While they COULD spend a fortune on air conditioning at the gate instead, with fuel at the cost it is right now, would you...? [:w]

Though if they just explained that, people would probably follow it. I remember crew ordering people to pull their blinds down on an overnight flight. If they'd have just explained it was so the cabin didn't fill with light in the morning, in a polite way, I doubt most pax would have objected.