FlyingFx - Yep - noted about the crew having control - when they need to control the blinds en masse (as noted for landing, and on occasion - night flights).   My experience with flights in 2018, 2019, and 1 (sadly) flight in 2020 - when flying ANA and Qantas on the 787's -- a simple re...

The Author has it backwards - I am (I believe) part of the majority who like control of the window blinds (when seated in a window seat) - although I usually choose Aisle seat for easy entry/exit during the flight.   And - with experience from the 787's and their dimmable windows - I th...