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A Flight Attendant Shares Why You Always Have to Open and Close Your Seat’s Windows It’s a small move with major safety implications. Let’s set the scene, shall we? You boarded your flight—and managed to get your carry-on into an overhead compartment—and are just about to ascend into the friendly skies. And then, right as you’re trying to get a handle on those turbulence concerns, a flight attendant asks you to open your window shade. Come to think of it, the same thing happens as you begin to descend into your destination. Admittedly, raising your window shade might seem like such a small task—and really no big deal if you don’t comply—but Christa Treat says otherwise. According to Treat, who is a flight attendant and creator of A Traveling Treat, it’s a smart step to ensure a smooth, safe journey. “During takeoff and landing, flight attendants need a clear view of what’s happening outside in case of an emergency,” she explains. “Open shades allow both crew and passengers to quickly spot hazards, like fire or debris, and assess which side of the aircraft is safest to evacuate from.” Treat also says keeping the windows open helps the flight crew visually check for smoke, ice buildup, or wing issues during takeoff and landing. Frequent flyers might notice they’re not always asked to raise their window shades, so what gives? Treat says there are a lot of factors that contribute to the decision, starting with time of day. “You’ll notice on night flights, we often ask people to close them mid flight but before landing,” she explains. “That’s because we’re usually flying into the sunrise, and open shades can flood the cabin with bright light, waking everyone up way too early!” Weather can also come into play. Treat says keeping all the windows closed can help cool down a plane in a warm, sunny environment. “Trust me, the AC needs all the help it can get in 100-degree heat,” she adds. Other times, it’s just a matter of company policy. While some airlines require every win...
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