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Why Flight Attendants Sit On Their Hands During Takeoff And Landing

After they have closed overhead bins and reminded us of safety procedures, flight attendants head to their seats to buckle in ...

Rumor about missing airplane landing 29 years after takeoff is flight of fancy

In January 2026, a post on Facebook ( archived) shared a three-minute clip seeming to show podcaster Joe Rogan telling a ...
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The Real Reason Airplane Window Shades Must Be Up at Takeoff and Landing, According to Pilots

We asked aviation experts—here’s what they said. Flight attendants may require window shades to be up during takeoff and landing for passenger safety. Open windows let passengers and crew quickly see ...
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Safety alert: Why to avoid sleep during takeoff & landing

Waking up early and dragging your tired self around the airport could leave you desperate for a nap as soon as you board your ...

Flight attendants sit in same position during takeoff and landing for important reason

Cabin crew adopt a specific safety posture with hands on their thighs during critical flight phases - and there's an ...
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Why Flight Attendants Always Sit on Their Hands During Takeoff and Landing

During the critical phases of flight, specifically takeoff and landing, cabin hosts ensure the cabin is fully secure and ...

Flight attendants always sit on hands during takeoff and landing for important reason

Passengers may think flight attendants are simply sitting still during takeoff and landing, but the seemingly unusual posture is a trained safety measure ...