A flight attendant has revealed why crew dim the lights every time planes take off and land.
Sue Fogwell, who worked at United Airlines as a cabin crew, revealed that employees will be turning off the lights for a very important purpose.
“The cabin lights dim at dusk and when it gets dark so your vision can adjust to evacuate the aircraft more easily,” she revealed.
The transition from a bright to a dark environment can take some time for our eyes to adjust.
It is believed that it may take 20 minutes to half an hour for our students to fully acclimatize.
So in the unlikely event of an in-flight evacuation, you can rest assured that your vision will be as sharp as possible to ensure a quick escape.
This is because it is easier to “see the floor lights leading to the exits” – according to Fogwell.
Likewise, if it’s bright outside, flight attendants will turn on the cabin lights so you don’t go blind when you exit the plane.
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From tray tables to headrests – a mysterious flight attendant has revealed exactly where you should avoid putting your hands.
Tray tables: They first turned their attention to trays – something passengers tend to think little about and which are often used for food consumption or as a resting place for personal items and electronic devices.
They said: “Given their multi-functional use and the fact that cleaning teams often have limited time between flights, trays may not receive a thorough cleaning, leading to a significant build-up of bacteria and viruses.
“This makes them a prime location for disease transmission.”
Pockets on the back of the seat: The veteran pamphlet also discussed seatback pockets.
The handy compartments are designed to store books, electronics and travel essentials, but the administrator said they often store “trash, used tissues and food packaging,” which can contribute to bacteria growth.
They said: “Cleaning of these bags is not always thorough, leading to the accumulation of germs over time.”
Headrests: Another significant germinal zone is the ears, said the former flight attendant.
“Direct contact with passengers’ heads and hair means headrests can accumulate oils, sweat and potentially infectious particles.
“Without regular and thorough cleaning, headrests can contribute to the spread of germs.”
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