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I need this for flights, not for the sun, but I somehow always have fomo when having to choose between left and right side of the plane on the seat selection screen

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I have a beta version for flight at https://dev.sitinshade.com/flight

Search based on the destination and departure airport. Please note that it is still in beta, so there may be some issues.

Currently, manual entry of flight duration is required.

Working on flight duration estimation, scenic side, and movie recommendations based on flight duration : - )

It would have to predict the model numbers of the planes though: some newer ones I have been to (A350s) seem to have automagic dimming windows. Getting on flights with such windows is better even if you have to sit in the sun!

Boeings 787 also have this. There isn't even a lid to close/open the window. And in some situations you can't "undim" it. Kind of annoying when it's midnight and you want to take a look at the moon and stars.

You can usually predict the plane quite well if you know the airline and their fleet and they show you the exact seating plan.

I hate those windows, when fully dimmed they let through a lot of blue light, and blue light is bad for sleep.

On the other hand though I detest window seat passengers who insist on having the windows closed for take-off and landing. I'd like to know when to expect a thud, thanks. The electric shades are nice in that aspect because they are never fully opaque.

Don’t you have to have the blinds up for take off and landing? You definitely do in Europe.

I don't know, it would make sense for the US FAA to require that but I don't have the authority to ask that of the window seat passenger, and most flight attendants don't care.

They're more concerned that my seat back is not pushed back by the 3mm that they move.

They are equally strict about the window blinds in Europe.

I don't travel enough on other airlines to make generalisations.

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