Originally Posted by
docr775
Now it has become a FAA (Federal Aeronautics Administration) rule.
Sorry to correct you but, since there seems to be some confusion/misconceptions, I'll repeat the rule:
There is no FAA rule concerning exit row window shades. I promise you.
A lot of what has been posted is logical and makes sense but it is up to each airline to create policy on just about anything non-FAR related at which time it becomes enforceable.