The Open Secret: Why Window Shades Must Stay Open During Take Off and Landing Keeping the window shade open during take off and landing has become a habit in air travel.
We comply with this instruction without fully understanding its significance. However, behind this simple act lies a complex interplay of safety protocols, crew training, and passenger psychology.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) emphasizes the importance of an unobstructed view outside during take off and landing.