Originally Posted by
YuropFlyer
As an experienced flyer, you notice easily that as long as FAs are doing service, and no "cabin crew take your seats" (or similar announcements) are to be heard, it's nothing to worry about.
Sorry - This is very different with our local carriers in Australia and - The seat belt sign is strictly enforced. Get up and with seat belt on and you are likely shouted down. The cabin crew also have to remain seated except for a few minutes in the prep for landing when ever the seat belt sign is on. It's an important warning not used for crowd control. The people in economy were getting up - not sitting without a belt on. They should be getting up to avoid DVT
And this is the biggest problem - inconsistency - its OK to get up with the seat belt sign on but not ok to have shoes in the shoe box during take off. Which rules break?