Why Flight Attendants Sit on Their Hands During Takeoff and Landing: The Surprising Safety Reason

most critical phases of a flight—takeoff and landing—when the risk of an incident is statistically higher. Every movement during this time is intentional.

By sitting on their hands, flight attendants reduce the risk of flailing arms in the event of a sudden impact. This helps prevent injuries like broken wrists or fingers, which could limit their ability continue reading …