{
  "id": 16041360,
  "title": "As a former flight attendant, I hate when passengers keep the window shades open — and I've got good reasons",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/as-a-former-flight-attendant-i-hate-when-passengers-keep-the-window",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-22T11:58:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/should-i-leave-windows-closed-flight-attendant-explains-why-2026-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "I worked as a flight attendant for nearly a decade and strongly recommend passengers keep the window shades closed while the plane is in the air. During takeoff and landing, it makes sense for the shades to remain open due to safety reasons, as it is crucial to have a clear view outside. However, once we reach cruising altitude, I believe the shades should be closed to promote better sleep and a more peaceful cabin environment. Keeping the shades open can disrupt sleep cycles and create a more chaotic atmosphere in the cabin.",
  "summary": "As a former flight attendant, I have good reasons you should keep windows closed when you are in the air and not leave the shades open on a flight.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}