Captjetblast From Argentina, joined Aug 2001, 277 posts, RR: 0 Posted (6 years 1 month 1 day 2 hours ago) and read 1212 times:
Just in case I never release my seat belt in flight. When the seat belts lights turns off, I just loose it in order to feel relaxed, and fasten it again when the light turns on.
I've heard stories about injured people (maybe a death) due to sudden turbulences that can throw you to the ceiling (to be true, the plane suddenly falls into an "air hole" and your body remains at the previous altitude, impacting the ceiling).
Sabena332 From Germany, joined May 2001, 14295 posts, RR: 100 Reply 5, posted (6 years 1 month 1 day 2 hours ago) and read 1170 times:
When I am sitting in my seat I also never release my seat belt.
It is always funny to see how many passengers release their seat belt when the plane taxis from the runway to the terminal, I am always waiting that the plane is making a full brake application, I am sure these people will change their mind and stay belted until the plane reaches the final parking position, on their next flight.
Also very common: Going to the lavatory while the plane is on short final, I saw that already twice this year, on a flight from DUS to LHR and on a flight from CDG to DUS.
SN-A330 From Belgium, joined Aug 2001, 1129 posts, RR: 14 Reply 6, posted (6 years 1 month 1 day 2 hours ago) and read 1136 times:
Also very common: Going to the lavatory while the plane is on short final, I saw that already twice this year, on a flight from DUS to LHR and on a flight from CDG to DUS
KAL744 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 7, posted (6 years 1 month 1 day 2 hours ago) and read 1108 times:
That's definitely the right thing to do. In my caze I also never release my seat belts. The only situation when I release it in flight would be I have to go to lavatory. But as soon after coming back to my seat, I will fasten seat belts again. Also if I have 3 seats for me on a long haul flight for sleeping, I try to fasten seat belt as good as I can, even it feels more uncomfortable. But just in case, I think it's more safe.
For going to the lavatories. Usually on shorter flights I will go to use the lavatory at the gate, just before boarding and try to avoid it during the flight. On long haul flights I use lavatory also before boarding, but depending on situation and length of flight, I need to use one or two times, I prefer doing it before everyone is going to stand in line.
Goboeing From United States, joined Jun 2000, 2191 posts, RR: 18 Reply 9, posted (6 years 1 month 1 day 2 hours ago) and read 1053 times:
I do the same thing, keeping the seatbelt on if I'm seated. I didn't think it would ever be a problem a few years ago. However, now that I have my private pilot license and I've experienced various weather conditions, I realize there's some nasty stuff your plane can suddenly run into.
N754pr From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 11, posted (6 years 1 month 1 day 1 hour ago) and read 927 times:
Fly in Asia, as soon as that seatbelt sign goes off after departure...... click, click, click, click is all you can hear!!
Come to think of it many don't even wait for the sign to go off after landing, when they think we are on the ground for sure they start standing up and trying to get their bags....
ProSimTec From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 13, posted (6 years 1 month 1 day ago) and read 787 times:
It never fails, the minutes the sign goes off, you hear the clicking sound....
My children 9,10 yrs old, know that the belts stay on throughout the flight.
Actually a rather funny incident occurred while we were flying. When the abovementioned unbuckling happened, my son commented, "Dad those people are dumb, they should keep their seat belts on, we might hit a big bump". About that time a smiling face peered back from the seats ahead of us. She identified herself as an off duty crew member, and agreed, yes they were dumb.
Qantasguy From United States, joined Oct 2003, 106 posts, RR: 0 Reply 14, posted (6 years 1 month 1 day ago) and read 775 times:
Remember the China 747-SP out over the Pacific? One guy died. Also, as un-common as it is, there were a couple of people ejected from the United 747 out of Hawaii and one from the Aloha "convertible" who were not wearing seat belts. If it's dangerous in a car at 60mph, imagine 600mph. A loose strap about your waist is a lot more comfortable that an overhead bin about your head.
DC-10 Levo From United Kingdom, joined Nov 2001, 3432 posts, RR: 7 Reply 15, posted (6 years 1 month 1 day ago) and read 740 times:
I know I shouldn't but I always unlock my seatbelt after the sign has gone off. I might keep it on next time though. Being thrown against the ceiling of and aircraft doesn't sound too good.
JGPH1A From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 16, posted (6 years 1 month 1 day ago) and read 692 times:
Absolutely - ever since that AF 744 hit CAT over Central Africa and one pax broke his neck going through the bottom of the overhead lockers, I've kept my seatbelt loosely fastened all the time throughout every flight. It can happen so quickly and without warning. I also think that its good for the other pax too - you wouldn't want me landing on you after being flung around the cabin - might make things a whole lot worse.
EmiratesA345 From Canada, joined Jun 2003, 2105 posts, RR: 13 Reply 17, posted (6 years 1 month 23 hours ago) and read 619 times:
Like many here, I also keep my seatbelt fastened during the whole time, even if the seatbelt sign is not illuminated.
As for getting up before the aircraft has reached the gate, I would have to say that LOT Polish Airlines passengers on the flights that I have been on have been the worst. One elderly man began to get up while the thrust reversers were being used. He was thrown forward and sat back down. Many others are already collecting coats and carry-on's before the aircraft has even reached the gate.
NonRevKing From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 18, posted (6 years 1 month 21 hours ago) and read 533 times:
As a former FA, I was always surprised at the complete lack of common sense of some pax. Then again, we've been trained to sue as often as possible in the US, even with the signs, and even with the FA's and pilots saying it constantly throughout, people still take them off, or worse, get up when the sign is on. And when turbulence happens and someone gets hurt, they'll sue, and they'll win.
I remember doing my final check before taxiing out once and the pilots turned onto the wrong taxiway and slammed on the breaks. I got flung about 7 rows forward and fell on my face in front of about 150 pax. I walked right up to the front, grabbed the PA, faced them all and said: "Hope you liked my Superman impression, but that's exactly why we tell you to keep you seatbelts fastened!" Got some nice laughs, but proved a point.
It makes sense. You wear a seatbelt the whole time in your car doing 50 mph. Why wouldn't you wear it in a plane doing 500 mph?
Jafa From United States, joined Aug 2003, 779 posts, RR: 6 Reply 19, posted (6 years 1 month 19 hours ago) and read 459 times:
At NWA it is the company policy that "passengers keep thier seat belts fastened at all times while seated" I usually point out to people that you don't take your seat belt off when you get on the expressway. Does it really hurt you to keep it on loosely when you are sitting down? These would be the first people crying on some stupid talk show in the off chance that something did happen to them.
B747skipper From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 21, posted (6 years 1 month 18 hours ago) and read 403 times:
Sit in a window seat...
The window blows up...
I guarantee you are sucked out... bye bye...
Dont buckle, but take warm clothing.
It is -50 temperature or so, outside...
xxx
Now let us be serious, especially for the "I sue you crazy people" in USA...
You do wear your belt, seat belt sign is ON... something happens to you...
You can sue and get million $$$ for that food tray hitting you...
xxx
The seat belt sign is ON, you do not wear your seat belt...
Fine, go play with the flies on the ceiling, YOU WILL NOT GET A PENNY...
xxx
Happy turbulence...
(s) Skipper
Arsenal@LHR From United Kingdom, joined Mar 2001, 7742 posts, RR: 34 Reply 22, posted (6 years 1 month 18 hours ago) and read 377 times:
I'm guilty of taking off my seatbelt every time i flew, on every flight i've flown that i can remember i always un-buckle as soon as the plane reaches cruising altitude. Being an avaition enthusiast, i should know better.
Br715-a1-30 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 23, posted (6 years 1 month 18 hours ago) and read 358 times:
I always keep it fastened, and if I have to get up to use the lav, I hold on TIGHT to the handrails, and in the lavatory, I hold on to the handrail. When I get back to my seat, I immediately buckle it. Luckily, I had it fastened when we entered the Wake Turbulence.
Unattendedbag From United States, joined Oct 2003, 1600 posts, RR: 1 Reply 25, posted (6 years 1 month 13 hours ago) and read 243 times:
What's the point of releasing your seatbelt? Not like you can stretch out in "cattle class" anyway.
Unless you have to use the lavatory or you want to stretch your legs on a longhaul. But most flights I have been on, releasing the seatbelt does nothing for my comfort.
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