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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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United No Longer Requests That You Open Window Shades for Takeoff and Landing, But You Still Should

The view from an airplane window. Here's why you should open your window shades during takeoff and landing on an airplane. Per a new report from Paddle Your Own Kanoo, United Airlines has decided that ...
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Why Do Airplane Window Shades Have To Be Up During Takeoff And Landing?

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Here's Why Flight Attendants Ask You To Keep Window Shades Open During Landing

You might find keeping the window shades up inconvenient, but it is actually a vital safety measure for air passengers.