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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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 ...