There are lots of opinions when it comes to appropriate airplane etiquette, ranging from seat recline, to dressing up, to changing seats with others, and more. In this post, I’d like to address the topic of etiquette around opening and closing airplane window shades.
Who controls airplane window shades, and what’s reasonable? Also, what happens when crews try to take control of window shades on longer flights?
One of my favorite things about flying is looking out the window and appreciating just what a miracle aviation is, and the ability to control the window shade is one of the reasons I typically choose a window seat when flying. While it’s of course their prerogative, I’m always surprised by how many people just keep the window shades closed for the entire flight, no matter how pretty it is outside.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
