Why are cabin lights turned down on takeoff?

[Mean_Mr.Mustard]

@Mean_Mr.Mustard

I don’t ever remember being on a flight where they asked passengers to raise the window shades.

@muldoonthief

Next time you fly close your shade as soon as you sit down. They’ll most likely ask you to open it.

@Colibri

I do. It happens all the time.

Huh.

That is all. Just huh.

[Procrustus]

@Die_Capacitrix

It seems that every time we fly the announcements get longer and longer

Tables fastened
Seats in the upright position
Blinds open
Electronic devices off or in flight mode
All bags placed in the overhead bin or under the seat away
Electronic devices, such as smart phones or tablets, in hand
Larger electronic devices, such as laptops and tablets stowed away
No smoking
No vaping

And yes, tablets are mentioned twice…

Alaska Airlines has started including a statement about wanting us to feel comfortable and to report any unwelcome behavior. It’s probably a good idea, although disappointing that it’s necessary.

Also, you forgot “please use the lavatory in your section (stay out of first class)” and “you can’t drink your own alcohol.”
For what it’s worth, I’m on a flight right now and closed my shade as we left the gate. No one said anything.