The Real Reason Why Plane Passengers Have to Keep Window Shades Up During Takeoff and Landing

While it might seem like an annoying task, keeping the window shades open can actually be a helpful tool in life-threatening ...
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The Real Reason Airplane Window Shades Must Be Up at Takeoff and Landing, According to Pilots

Flight attendants may require window shades to be up during takeoff and landing for passenger safety. Open windows let ...
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The Important Safety Reason Why Flight Attendants Ask You to Open the Window Shade During Takeoff and Landing

We asked aviation experts—here’s what they said. Flight attendants may require window shades to be up during takeoff and landing for passenger safety. Open windows let passengers and crew quickly see ...

Here’s What That Tiny Black Triangle Above Airplane Windows Means

There are at least two triangles in most airplanes, each right above a window on each side of the cabin and lined up with the ...