PASSENGER SELECTABLE POWER MODE OPERATION FOR AIRCRAFT CABIN ENVIRONMENT

A system and method for operating electronic equipment (116) associated with a passenger seat and/or surrounding furniture in a vehicle cabin such as an aircraft cabin (100). According to a standard operating mode, electronic equipment (116) is activated and/or operable without power consumption restrictions. According to a power saving operating mode, corresponding to an economy mode or a Sabbath mode, electronic equipment (116) is inactivated and/or operable with power consumption restrictions. Operating mode selection may be via an interface unit associated with the passenger seat. In embodiments, power consumption statistics are calculated and displayed to the passenger to indicate an economy score for a flight. In embodiments, selecting power saving mode may cause the electronic equipment (116) to perform differently during higher aircraft power demand periods as compared to lower aircraft power demand periods.