The logical solution, of course, would be to have part of the cabin open for those who want light, and part of the cabin dimmed for those who want darkness.

I have started to try to think more about what side will be facing the sun when I travel, and plan my seats that way. But I personally do specifically enjoy looking out the window - more importantly I find it very discomforting to be sitting in a dark cave like tube. For so many travelers who complain about jet lag and boring flights, has anyone considered that much of the problem is that you are not experiencing natural light? The very same situation as sitting in a dark theater or room with the shades closed and lights out. It disrupts your natural rhythms.

For those who claim that there is nothing to see out the window and they can do without, why does your video watching and game playing become more important? Cannot that be done on the ground just as easily? you can get glare protectors for your screens. I agree the seat back screens do have faults, but that can be simply fixed with side guards.

Perhaps someone can invent a window screen polarizer you can put up on the window - to cut down on the glare inside but still allow passengers to look out.