Keeping the window shades open helps passengers orient themselves during takeoff and landing, and allows crew members to assess the situation and communicate conditions to the pilot and co-pilot.

engineers rounded the windows’ frames so they wouldn’t break under the strain — and they’ve “never had a problem since,” according to the pilot. See Also ‘Really important’ reason ...

Credit: iStock I spend most of my time in an aircraft on the flight deck, which is the ultimate window seat ... caveat is you must be willing to help open the over-wing exits to assist in an ...