Here's Why Flight Attendants Sit On Their Hands During Takeoff and Landing

 

If you’ve ever looked toward the cabin crew during takeoff or landing and noticed them sitting upright with their hands placed under their thighs, you might have wondered why. While it may seem unusual at first glance, this posture is not about comfort or habit. It is a carefully practiced safety technique designed to protect flight attendants and continue reading …

ensure they are ready to assist passengers if needed. In aviation, every movement has a purpose, and this position is no exception.

Takeoff and landing are widely recognized as the most sensitive stages of a flight. During these moments, the aircraft is closer to the ground, speeds are changing, and pilots are managing complex procedures. Because of continue reading …

this, cabin crew members are trained to adopt a specific brace position whenever the aircraft is preparing for departure or arrival. This includes sitting upright with the back straight, shoulders aligned, feet flat on the floor, and hands placed palms-up beneath the thighs. The body is positioned in a way that limits sudden movement and helps maintain continue reading …