Flight attendant explains the unexpected reason cabin crew keep their hands under their thighs during takeoff and landing

and landing may look very deliberate.

Why Is Consistency Important?

In an emergency, there may be no time to think about where to put your hands or how to position your body.

Training creates automatic responses.

By repeatedly practicing the same procedure, cabin crew can perform it quickly and consistently.

This is especially important during takeoff and landing because these phases require the cabin to be secured and the crew to be seated.

Does This Mean Something Is Wrong With the Plane?

No.

Seeing a flight attendant place their hands