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.

Opening your bedroom window in winter can improve sleep by lowering your body temperature and reducing stuffiness. Outdoor air quality and temperature are key—clean, cool air can help, but polluted or ...

Reports indicate that on commercial flights, the crew advises passengers to open the window shades a few minutes before ...

If you’ve ever flown on a commercial aircraft, you’ve likely heard flight attendants request before landing, “Please keep your window shades open.” At first glance, it may seem like a minor or even ...

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A child from Southbridge has died after falling out of a window last week. Now, first responders are warning parents of the dangers of an open window, especially when ...