The person closest to the window in every row gets to control the shade. On overnight flights, or very early morning ones, it’s just the right thing to do to keep your window shade closed so everyone ...

Air travel is a struggle under the best of circumstances. Legroom seems to shrink with every trip, and the argument about whether it’s rude to recline one’s seat rages on (though some airlines have ...

As the plane starts its descent, flight attendants will always ask the window seat passenger to open the shade. But why is it so important to follow their instructions? David Doughty, an aviation ...

Airlines require window shades open during landing to enhance safety by allowing quick detection of external hazards, aiding crew and passenger alertness, facilitating eye adjustment to light changes, ...