Originally Posted by OrlandoFlyer
I honestly believe that pilots leave the seatbelt light on longer than necessary to lockdown the plane.
I've ignored the seatbelt light ever since it became obvious that it doesn't mean anything. Evidence:
- They tell you to have your seat buckled when you are sitting regardless.
- They never stop you when you have to go to the lavatory when it is on.
Seatbelt indicators are just pretty lights. They don't mean anything any more.