Flight Attendant Explains Why Cabin Crew Keep Their Hands Under Their Thighs During Takeoff and Landing

If you have ever paid close attention to flight attendants during takeoff and landing, you may have noticed something unusual.

Some cabin crew members sit with their hands placed underneath their thighs while the aircraft is accelerating, taking off, or preparing to land.

At first, this position may seem strange.

Why would a flight attendant deliberately place their hands under their legs during one of the most important phases of a flight?

The explanation