"Skyline" gliding fabric panels, made by window-shades manufacturer Hunter Douglas Inc.

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One such session gave rise to a Pella innovation this year: between-the-glass cordless blinds and shades (window and patio-door treatments tucked between panes of glass and away from dust and yanks from kids).

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Expect the mod cons -- fully flat seats in biz and first, video on demand, power plugs and iDevice ports and new features such as sound-insulating curtains and cool automatic window shades in first class.

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The owner had window film applied, followed by white "sheer-weave" motorized solar shades to filter light but leave the view intact.

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Rebel yeller Phillip Phillips threw Tommy Hilfiger's recommendation to wear any color but gray out the window (into a gray and soul-deadening sky) and proceeded to wear two shades of gray for his cover of "Movin' Out" -- because to not wear gray would compromise Phillip Phillips' integrity.

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And they can take advantage of wood fold-down airline-like tray tables, a large center console that includes a closed storage compartment and side window shades should they feel the need to get some work accomplished while en route.

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