If you've traveled by plane at least once, you've probably noticed that before takeoff and landing, the cabin crew asks passengers to raise the window curtains.

Although to many people this rule seems like a small thing or another procedure to follow, there is an important safety reason behind it.

Raised curtains allow passengers and crew to more easily spot a potential problem outside the plane. In the event of an emergency, looking out the window can help assess what is happening around the plane and whether there is danger on a particular side.

This can be especially important if you need to leave the aircraft quickly. The crew must then assess which evacuation exits are safe to use, and information about the situation outside the aircraft can be very useful.

That's why passengers sitting near the windows can play an important role. If they notice smoke, fire, an obstacle, or any other problem outside the plane, they can notify the cabin crew in time.

Why can the curtain lower during flight?

Once the aircraft reaches the altitude at which the normal portion of the flight takes place, the curtains can generally be lowered. At that point, there is not the same need for an immediate overview of the situation outside the aircraft as there is during takeoff and landing.

However, rules may vary from one airline to another, so it is always necessary to follow the instructions of the cabin crew.

Although raising the curtains may seem like a small thing, this rule is part of a wider safety system on the plane. That's why, when the crew asks you to raise the curtains before takeoff or landing, the reason is not only for a better view out the window, but also to be able to assess the situation and react as quickly as possible in the event of a problem.

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