We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about why airline staff ask us to keep the blinds shut during takeoff and landing and the surprisingly sensible reason some planes still have ashtrays, even though smoking’s banned on board.
So, what about those tray tables – the ones that fold down from the seat in front of you, which you’re always told to keep up and secured at the start and end of a flight?
As you might expect, it’s all about safety.
Why do I have to keep my tray up during takeoff and landing?
Flying in a commercial plane is statistically the safest way to travel. But takeoff and landing are by far the riskiest parts of a flight, Read Entire Article
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