You are often forced to straighten your seats during takeoff and landing. When you’ve finally found a comfortable position, the lights on your flight have dimmed, and you’re wrapped in a shawl – and just when you’re about to doze off – a flight attendant comes over and asks you to take your seat. Asks to straighten up.

But why is it so? Why is it so important to straighten your seat before takeoff and landing? Let’s find out.

First, in the unlikely event of a crash or emergency landing, the upright seat on an airplane is safer because in this position your seat is locked and immovable. If, during this time, your seat is reclined, there are chances that it may tilt forward and cause injury to you and your fellow passengers.

The second reason is to allow a clear path for egress. In a small and closed cabin, space is needed everywhere during an emergency. This is when aisle and space between your seats becomes very important. A tilted seat can hinder this.

This is why you need to keep your tray tables stored during takeoff and landing – so that there are no obstructions to the trays.

Therefore, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) rules say, “Before and during takeoff and landing of an aircraft, “the back of the seat should be straight and the tray table should be vertical.”

Additionally, Part 121 of the US Code of Federal Regulations also states that “No person (air carrier) may take off or land from an airplane unless the back of each passenger’s seat is in the upright position.” I may not be.”

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