So THAT's Why Planes Keep Blinds Open During Takeoff And Landing

BAA Training stated that “If anything happens during a take-off or landing, your eyes will already be used to the day or ...
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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 ...
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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 passengers and crew quickly see hazards outside and help first responders assess ...

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 ...

Passenger Flight Makes Emergency Landing Due to ‘Heat’ in Cabin

An Air France flight had to make an emergency landing over the weekend after heat in the cabin became too unbearable for passengers. The flight, an Air France Boeing 777-300 had taken off from Paris ...