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A New View: Boeing 787 Dreamliner's Unique Window Seat Rules
WHY IT MATTERS
This feature may impact passenger preferences for window seats, as the control over the view is now in the hands of the cabin crew, potentially altering the typical reasons for choosing a window seat.
What happened
On the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the traditional window shade is replaced with electrochromic glass. This means that cabin crew have control over the view, rather than passengers sitting next to the window.
This unique feature sets the Dreamliner apart from other commercial aircraft, where passengers typically have control over the window shade.
The electrochromic glass, developed by Gentex and PPG Aerospace, allows cabin crew to adjust the level of transparency, providing a unique viewing experience for passengers.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Window Seat Rules: The Aircraft Where Cabin Crew Control The View
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