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Why Pilots Always Ask You to Raise Window Shades During Takeoff and Landing

Pilots ask passengers to raise window shades during takeoff and landing to improve visibility, safety, and awareness during ...

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

While it might seem like an annoying ask, keeping the window shades open can actually be a helpful tool in dangerous ...
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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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Window Seat Vs Aisle Seat: Which Is Actually Better?

This debate has probably sparked more passive-aggressive arguments between travel companions than any other seating ...
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Delta Air Lines pilots abort takeoff after window opens in the jet’s cockpit

A Delta Air Lines plane aborted its takeoff Wednesday morning after a window came open in the cockpit.Delta Flight 2261, a Boeing 737 scheduled to fly from Minneapolis to Las Vegas, was rolling down ...
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I flew sitting in a windowless window seat, and was surprised to find it might be the best spot on the plane for a power nap

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