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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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Why Do Airplane Window Shades Need To Be Open For Takeoff And Landing?

If you've flown on a plane, you may have been reminded to open the window shades during takeoff or landing. This seemingly unimportant routine plays a part in ensuring your safety during an emergency.

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.
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Emergency landing: Dulles-bound flight returns to airport after cockpit window opens

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (DC News Now) — A Dulles-bound United Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing on Tuesday, April 18 after a cockpit window opened up while the plane was airborne. The ...
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Alaska Airlines flight makes emergency landing after window and chunk of fuselage blow out

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