The Real Reason Airlines Dim the Lights for Takeoff

  • the inside and outside light levels closer together so the transition in an emergency is less jarring.
  • They give the crew, and you, a clear view of the outside. If there is a fire on one side of the aircraft, a fuel leak, or debris, that exit should not be used. Cabin crew scan the wings and engines during takeoff and landing precisely so they can direct an evacuation away from danger.

An open shade turns every passenger into an extra pair of eyes. A flight attendant cannot see both

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