Sage-Tips

Do flight attendants check seat belts?

Flight attendants check that seatbelts are fastened the old fashioned way – by looking and confirming each passenger has correctly fastened them. There is no indicator anywhere around each seat which indicates as such.

Are all airline seat belt extenders the same?

Still, the length of both the original seat belt and the extender vary widely by airline. For example, Aeromexico’s seat belts are 51 inches and the extenders are 22 inches, while United’s belts are 31 inches with 24-inch extenders. Call your carrier and ask exactly what length its seat belts and extenders are.

Do airlines have seat belt extenders?

All planes in the US carry at least 4 seat belt extenders, which airlines are required to provide free of charge and which they are trained provide very discreetly. When you board, simply tell the cabin crew greeting you what seat number is, and ask for a seatbelt extender. They will bring it to you very discreetly.

Are flight attendants allowed to touch passengers?

While most flight attendants are CPR certified and can use a defibrillator, some flights have special medical tools that flight attendants can’t actually touch. “There’s a physicians’ kit that the in-charge has a key to, but that’s something only a nurse and doctor with credentials can get us to open up,” McCord says.

What do flight attendants notice about passengers as they board the plane?

Not only are they trained to notice your body language, eye contact or temperament, but they will also notice which passengers are fit or wearing military uniforms in case they need them to help evacuate or restrain an unruly passenger.

Do you have to wear a seatbelt on a plane?

In addition to takeoffs and landings, passengers must also use their seat belts and shoulder harnesses during aircraft movement on the surface. However, passengers are not required to use seat belts or shoulder harnesses while en route, although it is probably a good idea for those passengers to do so.

Do passengers have to use seat belts during takeoff and landing?

For most passengers, FAR 91.107 (a) (3) requires similar use requirements to that of the pilot, with two exceptions. In addition to takeoffs and landings, passengers must also use their seat belts and shoulder harnesses during aircraft movement on the surface.

Are there any exceptions to the seat and belt requirements?

For some other passengers, there are exceptions. For example, an exception to seating and belt requirements is that a child under the age of two may be held by an adult who is occupying an approved seat or berth.

Who can request an exemption from the FAA’s safety belt requirements?

Adults (18 years or older) who have physical challenges that require the support and security of a CRS or device in order to travel safely on an airplane may request an exemption to the FAA ‘s regulations that require each passenger to be properly secured by a safety belt. This request may also be made by an airline on the passenger’s behalf.