Now, if an airplane's real glass window shatters or otherwise fails, that's a huge problem. At 30,000 to 40,000 feet, the cabin would suffer rapid decompression and a temperature drop.

Pune SpiceJet flight experienced panic when a cabin window frame became loose mid-flight, sparking safety concerns.

Airplane cabin windows aren’t made of glass; they’re typically made of three or four layers of plexiglass (which is a bit of a misnomer since it’s actually a form of plastic) or stretched ...

Passengers of a SpiceJet flight from Goa to Pune were in panic after a cabin window frame became loose mid-air. While no one was hurt and the plane landed safely, it has raised questions about airline ...

Flyers seated near the affected window described a sudden detachment of the inner plastic shell and shutter, exposing the ...

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The secondary purpose breather or bleed holes serve is to keep windows clear. “The hole allows moisture to evaporate,” explains Wouters. “If it were sealed, moisture from condensation would accumulate ...

Why do airplane windows have holes? We asked aviation experts. Known as breather or bleed holes, these tiny holes help with cabin pressurization and keep the windows clear. Wilbur and Orville ...