The Surprising Reason Only Eligible Crew Can Sit on Their Hands During Takeoff and Landing
Flight attendants’ responsibilities in the aviation industry go well beyond offering drinks or ensuring passenger comfort. These professionals are trained and certified safety experts, entrusted with the health and security of everyone on board. Among the many safety protocols and procedures they follow, one seemingly unusual practice stands out: the bracing position that cabin crew adopt during takeoff and landing. The Bracing Position Explained by an Eligible Flight Attendant. Passengers often become curious when they observe flight attendants seated upright in their jump seats, sitting on their hands, and focusing intently during the aircraft’s most critical phases—takeoff and landing. In a now-viral TikTok video, Cebu Pacific flight…
Flight attendants’ responsibilities in the aviation industry go well beyond offering drinks or ensuring passenger comfort. These professionals are trained and certified safety experts, entrusted with the health and security of everyone on board. Among the many safety protocols and procedures they follow, one seemingly unusual practice stands out: the bracing position that cabin crew adopt during takeoff and landing. The Bracing Position Explained by an Eligible Flight Attendant. Passengers often become curious when they observe flight attendants seated upright in their jump seats, sitting on their hands, and focusing intently during the aircraft’s most critical phases—takeoff and landing. In a now-viral TikTok video, Cebu Pacific flight…
