As a flight attendant, I wish passengers would leave the window shades open. I've got my reasons, but it's not up to me.

Regardless of whether you feel the window shade should be open or shut during flight, I (not pictured) say the passenger in the window seat should get to control it. Dobrila Vignjevic/Getty Images As a flight attendant, I prefer open window shades — but the choice is up to those in window seats.