some airlines require that all windows must be open during takeoff and landing. Some (I’ve seen it in US) require windows to be closed. Why?

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some airlines require that all windows must be open during takeoff and landing. Some (I’ve seen it in US) require windows to be closed. Why?

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They will sometimes ask for windows to be closed until take off on sunny or hot days. I believe air conditioners are running on an alternator that doesn’t engage until engines are running. So it’s to help keep a comfortable temperature in the cabin until AC can be turned on.

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