Originally Posted by Dr. HFH

Other than during takeoff and landing, when blinds being open is a safety issue, have you ever been told when sitting in a window seat that you cannot have the blind on your window set the way that you want it? I've had cabin crew ask me to close them when some people are trying to sleep, but it's only an ask. I select window seats so I can manage the window blind setting to help me manage my jetlag.