While it might seem like an annoying task, keeping the window shades open can actually be a helpful tool in life-threatening ...

Flight attendants may require window shades to be up during takeoff and landing for passenger safety. Open windows let ...

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.

Like so many other airplane procedures, dimming the cabin lights during takeoff and landing is primarily done for safety reasons, which a pilot and a flight attendant outline below. If you think you ...

An Air France flight had to make an emergency landing over the weekend after heat in the cabin became too unbearable for passengers.