On 21 Dec 2003 05:13:07 -0800, (Rob Mohr) wrote in
rec.aviation.misc:

Why even bother to have windows in a commercial jet?

A Boeing press release makes note of the larger than usual windowns
for their new 7E7 jet. Late model jets are full of video screens at
each seat. Why not use snythetic views of the outside? The view from
a window is limited. With video, all interested passengers could see
outside the aircraft.

The Airbus 340, or at least the ones operated by Scandinavian Airlines,
have individual LCD screens in all seats.
Apart from a selection of video games, a dozen or so movies and the
moving map display, you can chose between a forward looking and a
downward looking camera. Very nice entertainment.

Porthole windows on a modern commercial jet don't make sense.

Well, I still like to have a window to look thru, though.

Regards

Peter