Federal Aviation Administration requires airplane seats to remain upright during takeoff and landing
The Federal Aviation Administration mandates that passengers keep their seats fully upright during takeoff and landing phases of flight.
Critical accident phases require specific rules
Takeoff and landing represent the most accident-prone stages aboard an aircraft according to recent data. About 20 percent of fatal accidents occur during takeoff and the initial climb. Approximately 47 percent of these fatalities happen during the final descent and landing.
Flight attendants enforce safety compliance
Flight attendants make announcements to ensure all seats are upright before critical phases begin. They enforce this rule, and passengers must comply with the directive immediately. Former flight attendant Lia Ocampo confirms that keeping seats upright is required for safety.
Regulations apply across US airlines
The rule is enforced by the Federal Aviation Administration within the United States. Passengers are not allowed to recline their seats during these specific flight stages. Airlines follow this standard to maintain safety protocols for everyone on board.
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