Wearing seatbelts while seated
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Wearing seatbelts while seated
So, who wears their seatbelts while seated throughout a flight? As soon as the fasten-seatbelt sign turns off, do you immediately unbuckle the seatbelt? Do you keep it on throughout the flight? Do you always wear it during takeoff and landing?
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
#2
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i keep mine on, maybe loosen it a bit.....i would like to see a stronger keep your *&*&*& seatbelt on when in you're seat announcement, you are liable for any injuries you cause if you are tossed about!
good luck...
good luck...
#3
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I keep mine fastened, loosely, whenever I'm seated. I always have.
There are stories of sudden extreme turbulence and other misadventures, so I do prefer to have my seatbelt on. I must admit, though, that I have never fastened the belt over the blanket when asleep (as some airlines ask you to do), and no flight attendant has ever checked that I have my seatbelt fastened (not that I know of anyway).
There are stories of sudden extreme turbulence and other misadventures, so I do prefer to have my seatbelt on. I must admit, though, that I have never fastened the belt over the blanket when asleep (as some airlines ask you to do), and no flight attendant has ever checked that I have my seatbelt fastened (not that I know of anyway).
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i always wear my setabelt. i keep it tight until i hear the double-ding on climb out and then loosen it but it is always attached during the flight*. on final approach give it a tight pull when i hear 'n feel the gear drop.
*on ua with ch9 on and i hear reports of turbulence ahead, i will give my seat belt a slight tighten
*on ua with ch9 on and i hear reports of turbulence ahead, i will give my seat belt a slight tighten
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Just look at the pax who were seated, but not wearing seatbelts on the UA flight that hit severe turbulence, sending people to the hospital.
Id much rather have it on, then spend a few days at the hospital, or end up six feet under...
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Always on but loosened just a bit during the flight. Like many others, I prefer to stay seated during turbulence and I hope everyone near me does the same.
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Always on. I've worn one in a car for 40+ years and it just feels odd not having it on. I can't fathom the thinking of folks who click it off as soon as the sign dings and as soon as we clear the taxiway on landing. I can think of bad things that could happen, but can't think of any benefit. Is it really uncomfortable?