Pilot shows off the only two windows that open on an airplane

Published on Jul 04, 2025 at 8:20 PM (UTC+4)
by Grace Donohoe

Last updated on Jul 04, 2025 at 9:02 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones

Have you ever wondered if the windows on an aircraft can actually be opened? Well, this pilot showed off the only two windows that open on an airplane.

We all know planes have safety features, but an open window is something that you hardly ever see.

But one pilot decided to explain all and got real when discussing where the windows were located.

Plus, he revealed his unique use of the glass feature, and it’s not what you’d expect.

This pilot showed off the only two windows that open on an airplane

It’s a question we all wonder, but never have answered: Do plane windows open?

To break down the rumors once and for all, one pilot took to the internet to explain the details.

“Well, in fact, there are two windows that do open on the airplane, they’re both up here in the cockpit,” YouTuber and pilot, Captain Steeve, revealed.

The windows are actually located so that each pilot has one each, which is quite handy when you think about it.

Captain Steeve also explained how one huge handle opens the windows, too.

The pilot said: “This is not an ‘oh Jesus’ handle, it’s actually the thing that holds the window locked.”

“Now, why do we have an opening window? I’m not 100 percent sure, but it sure comes in handy when you go through the drive-thru,” he joked.

The pilot’s explanation about the two windows amused people online

Let’s face it, the pilot was tackling the question that we all want to know, and in a humorous way.

But he’s not the first pilot to explain the details that leave us puzzled when travelling.

In fact, one pilot sat down and explained why you don’t need to be worried about turbulence, in an attempt to break the stigma.

But users were tickled by the window explanation online after the Captain spilled all the details.

“Wasn’t expecting that for sure,” said one user.

“The reason why there is a window: if the exit door is stuck and pilots are trapped, they can escape using windows,” explained another user.

“Good one, Captain Steve,” said another person.

You can catch the explanation below:

Captain Steeeve

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Grace started her career writing about the weird and wonderful for the international press. She's covered everything from lifestyle to sports and hard news and now finds herself pursuing her main interest - cars. She's loved cars from a young age and has a keen interest in luxury travel too.