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by Dahdscear on January 19th, 2006

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Why must the seatbacks be returned to an upright and locked position for take-offs and landings?

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  • by Shabba on January 29th, 2006

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    In the event of a crash/hard landing, passengers are going to be thrown around. If seats are reclined or tray-tables out, then they are a collision hazard for passengers. By preparing in advance, it saves people having to scramble to get into the correct positions in the event of a hard landing/crash.

    I think it is a psychological thing too - to tend to wake up and be more alert once the captain calls for seats up and tables away. Probably not a bad thing if it all goes pear-shaped.

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