The Important Safety Reason Why Flight Attendants Ask You To Open the Window Shade During Takeoff and Landing

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Ever wonder why window shades are kept open during takeoff or landing? In this video, according to flight attendants and aviation experts, there’s an important safety reason for keeping the window shade open. Keeping the shade open helps the crew see out if there’s an emergency or hazards and helps our eyes adjust quickly with the help of natural light. Who knew!

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00:00Ever wonder why flight attendants ask you to open your window shade during takeoff and landing?

00:04We asked aviation experts, and it's because these are the most important parts of a flight and when most accidents happen.

00:10Keeping that shade open helps you and the crew see outside.

00:13If there's an emergency, natural light helps your eyes adjust faster and allows crew members to check for danger before opening and exit.

00:19So, next time you're on a flight, do your flight attendants a favor and make sure those window shades are open during takeoff and landing.

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