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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 ...

The Real Reason Why Plane Passengers Have to Keep Window Shades Up During Takeoff and Landing

While it might seem like an annoying ask, keeping the window shades open can actually be a helpful tool in dangerous ...
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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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Cockpit View: Madeira A321 Bad Weather Landing!

Ride along in the jumpseat for a bad weather landing at Madeira's Funchal Airport (FNC/LPMA). We’re flying with Condor on flight DE1570 today. Runway 23 is in use and there are rain showers around the ...