March 10, 2008
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Does anybody know why the airline companies insist that even after the seatbelt sign is turned off, the seated passengers should keep their seatbelts fastened whereas anybody is allowed to stand up and move about in the plane during this time? Why are the seated passengers are in greater risk in case of a turbulance? My common sense (and knowledge of physics) tells me that the standing passengers are more likely to fall down and get injured in case the plane starts shaking or jerking in case of a turbulance.
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yes , you are right . It is weird .
Thank you for your kind words .
In friendship
Michel
My immediate thoughts are that seated passengers are far more likely to fall asleep or absent-mindedly forget that they are not wearing thier seatbelt and so as to avoid waking someone up to tell them to wear a seatbelt, it’s easier on the airline if they put such a rule in place. Just a guess… I don’t actually know. I might be able to find out though.
Just got word from a friend of mine who works in the buisiness that apparently that is not a standing rule among the airlines he’s familiar with. My initial thought sounds right in this case as some companies may require it while others do not. What airlines do you know of that use this rule? Maybe I could have them look into it… I’m a bit curious myself.