There may soon be more advantage to choosing a window seat than just the view. United Airlines has instituted a new boarding process that allows window-seat holders to board before middle and aisle seaters. The so-called “WILMA” (window, middle, aisle) plan is designed to cut boarding time.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/window-seats-take-on-a-new-desirability