07-07-2025
Flight attendant reveals why they always ask passengers to open their window for take off and landing
Ever been asked to open the window blind on a flight?
While it might seem annoying to have bright light streaming into the plane while you're trying to sleep, a flight attendant has revealed there's a key reason why passengers need to have the blind open during takeoff and landing.
Posting on the @backpacking Instagram account, flight attendant @kiravokrugmira reveals that it's all to do with safety.
The cabin crew member says: 'Why do cabin crew ask to open window blinds for takeoff and landing?
'For safety reasons. It allows us to evaluate outside conditions as fast as possible in case of emergency situations.'
Cabin crew need to be able to see outside during the takeoff and landing, so passenger might want to bring an eye mask if they want to remain asleep for the entire flight.
In another post, the flight attendant adds: 'We also ask you to fasten your seat belts, put the armrests down, put your seats to upright position and close your tray tables. Because we care about you.'
Flight attendants will always check that passengers are wearing their seat belt before the plane takes off.
But the rules don't apply to cabin crew.
The flight attendant explains: 'Why can cabin crew walk in the cabin when the seat belt sign is on, but I can't?
'Because we are trained and experienced in navigating the cabin during turbulence. We are also responsible for your safety and know what to do in case of emergency.'
Meanwhile, a Virgin Atlantic flight attendant recently revealed the biggest reason why plane passengers get into arguments.
