What should you do during turbulence regarding passenger seating?

• A. Instruct passengers to fasten seat belts and remain seated.
• B. Allow passengers to move about to stretch.
• C. Remove seat belt signs if turbulence is brief.
• D. Offer seat belt extensions to increase comfort.

Answer: (A)

Safety during turbulence hinges on securing passengers with seat belts and keeping them seated. Turbulence can cause sudden, unpredictable movements, and unbelted or standing passengers may be thrown around, leading to injuries to themselves or others. Keeping everyone buckled and in their seats minimizes that risk and allows the crew to manage the cabin more safely. The other options don’t provide the same level of protection: movement while the aircraft is unsettled increases injury risk, removing the seat belt sign or moving about because turbulence is brief can be dangerous if conditions worsen, and seat belt extensions address comfort rather than safety during unstable air.