If you've flown on a plane, you may have been reminded to open the window shades during takeoff or landing. This seemingly unimportant routine plays a part in ensuring your safety during an emergency.

If you've ever tried to pull down the window shade during takeoff-either to block the glare or to squeeze in a few more minutes of sleep-you may have noticed a flight attendant asking you to raise it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. View of planes through an open airplane window. Flight attendants may require window shades to be up during takeoff and landing ...

According to aviation experts, it’s for safety and visibility. Flight attendants may require window shades to be up during takeoff and landing for passenger safety. Open windows let passengers and ...