Why do you have to put the window shades up for landing and takeoff?

By Mon Feb 6, 2017

It’s all about “situational awareness,” or the ability to readily identify threatening situations in an emergency. Passengers must never open an exit if there is a fire outside. Use another one on the opposite side of the aircraft.

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