Flight attendants keep hands under thighs during takeoff to prevent injury: the body-restriction technique explained by safety protocols

Ever noticed flight attendants sitting on their hands during takeoff and landing? This peculiar gesture—known as the “bracing position”—isn’t about comfort. It’s a safety protocol designed to protect cabin crew during the most critical moments of every flight, involving a precise body-restriction technique that few passengers understand.

Next time you observe cabin crew settling into their jump…