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.

You’re buckled in, tray table up, ready for takeoff, when you glance out the window and spot something strange: a tiny hole in the glass. Cue the panic. Is the window broken? You’re not alone.

Airplane Windows Consist of 3 Panes The windows in most passenger airplanes are composed of three panes. The inner pane, which passengers see and can touch, is actually just a Plexiglas cover ...

A plane’s window shades tend to get quite a workout during a typical flight, but many passengers don’t realize why flight attendants often care so much about their position, especially at the ...

You’re buckled in, tray table up, ready for takeoff, when you glance out the window and spot something strange: a tiny hole ...