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Old Feb 8, 2022 | 7:56 pm
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Can't believe the aircraft makers haven't pitched a no-window version of their models for passenger use yet.

I'm sure it's cheaper to build without windows than with, and if there's one thing we know about big companies, it's how they worship money.

Stick a couple of cameras outside on each side of the plane and pipe in "a full color, HD, wide angle view" onto PTV screens or streaming onto pax devices. Those who really want to "look out the window" can do so with a selection of views, never with water spots or dirt obstructing the view, always with a much larger angle of sky and ground than you can ever get out of a tiny window.

Those who demand real windows can book exit rows for a premium.

Win-win for everyone.
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