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by mjb 5488 days ago
> It's bad enough when someone opens the tiny windows we have right now.

I really like looking out of the plane, especially when flying over amazing places like the arctic tundra, the Sahara, chains of islands and the like. I feel that air travel, and the sense of wonder than many people still manage to feel from it, would be greatly diminished if there were no windows. Have you tried a quality third-party eye mask? I bought a good quality one, and find it much more comfortable than the free airline one.

Of course, I have never been able to fall asleep on an aeroplane (even on > 15 hour flights), so I don't have much sympathy for your plight.

> Increase the air humidity so my throat and eyes don't dry out. Boeing claim the 787 will be much more comfortable because of raised humidity.

> Get rid of the ridiculously loud engine drone. Have you been on an A380? Amazingly quiet, especially compared to old MD80-era planes.

> Free internet and power outlet in coach. This would be excellent, except for the very important guy having a very important business conversation (with his mom) in a loud voice to try impress the ladies.

> Make the seats/legroom bigger. Not really legroom, but people over 6'4" can actually stand up in the washrooms on the A380 (unlike the 777). I hate going 12 hours without being able to stand up.