Ever Wondered Why Airline Seats Must Be Upright During Takeoff?
Nathan Johnson
Published
10/13/2016
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Have you ever wondered why it matters how your seat is positioned?
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Taking off is one of the two most dangerous times of a flight. That's why you have to have your seat in the upright position during take off. -
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There is a specific design for the lay out of seats on an airplane. This is not only for comfort but for ease of evacuation if it's needed. -
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We have all had the person sitting next to us on a flight that we didn't want. You don't always have control over it. If a case like this were to come up, being in the upright position makes it easy to deliver a swift elbow to rectify the situation. That is, if you don't know the person. Well, maybe if you do know them you might want to do it too! -
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The locking mechanism in the seat is only activated when it's in the upright position. -
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Nobody likes to think about it but the reality is you may have to evacuate from the plane. Having your seat in the proper position makes it easier and quicker for everyone. -
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This evacuation effort would have been hampered and severely slowed down if all of the seats were not in the upright position. If you have to get off of a plane speed is usually an important factor. -
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Before seats are put into an airplane they go through a very tough testing period. These tests have shown that the upright position is the safest. -
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The experts run the testing just like they do with cars. The testing process puts as much force on the seats as a crash would. This way they can get accurate results for your safety. -
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The center of balance is important for your back. When the plane is inclined your back is supported by the lower back while your seat is in the upright position. That's exactly how you want it. -
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When your seat is in the upright position it's much easier to protect yourself in case of an emergency. -
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You don't always know when something will go wrong. A lot of times there is little to no notice at all. The very first moment you realize something is wrong you should fix your seat if it's not already in the upright position. You don't see any reclined seats on the Enterprise do you? -
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In case of an emergency you will need to brace yourself properly for safety. This is impossible to do if your seat isn't in the upright position. -
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When the seats are all in the upright position it creates more room to move. This is important for speed if the plane needs to be evacuated. -
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Landing is one of the two most dangerous times of a flight. That's why you have to have your seat in the upright position during the landing.
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