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On some airlines, I have been required to open the window shade for take-off / landing. Any idea why? I'm perplexed. -- nm

Posted by ty97 Nov 5 '10, 11:15

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I don't fly much, but the opposite happened on one flight. We were directed to close the blinds. - TWuG Nov 5, 11:29
nmbl -- (link) - mara Nov 5, 11:21
this is even funnier with my post below in mind. They are testing you to coach the Vikings -- nm - Beaker Nov 5, 11:21 1
- this -- nm - Diva Nov 5, 11:33
I'd imagine it's since those are the times when something's most likely to go wrong and having the shades up would aid in determining whether there's danger outside. -- nm - Ender Nov 5, 11:20 1
- this is the explanation I've heard. -- nm - znufrii Nov 5, 11:21
So the people without a window seat can see. They'll also know as soon as the windowseaters that you're all going to die! -- nm - Trish Nov 5, 11:17
so the plane doesn't pop -- nm - Beryllium Nov 5, 11:16

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