Originally Posted by
sethweinstein
Well, I'd imagine it's the same scenery irrespective of which cabin I'm in, so I'd want the shades open regardless. Never seen all the shades go down on a short-haul, but I'll soften if the sun is directly in someone's eyes (no matter the "-haul").
I'd say glaring white clouds are more interesting than a dull beige of vinyl!
Moreover, with the shades closed you won't notice when the clouds open up and you are able to see some scenery. (Plus clouds can be interesting sometimes, or the northern lights - although that's more a nighttime thing.)