Anyone who has flown on a commercial flight will know the feeling of cabin lights dimming during takeoff and landing. Most airlines don't explain to passengers why exactly this is done, but we have ...

Before every flight, you hear that familiar instruction from the crew: “Please raise your window shades for takeoff and landing.” It may seem like a trivial request, especially when all you want is to ...

Flight attendants may require window shades to be up during takeoff and landing for passenger safety. Open windows let passengers and crew quickly see hazards outside and help first responders assess ...