When should cabin crew be seated in the brace position?

When should cabin crew be seated in the brace position?

• A. During turbulence only
• B. During take-off, landing and in case of an emergency
• C. Only during emergencies
• D. At the discretion of the purser

Answer: (B)

Brace in moments when a rapid deceleration or impact is anticipated. In flight, take-off and landing are the phases with the highest risk of a hard stop, so cabin crew adopt the brace position to protect the spine, neck, and head and to stay ready to assist others if evacuation becomes necessary. The same protective posture is required in an emergency, such as a forced landing, because the risk of impact or extreme movement is present. Turbulence alone isn’t a reason to brace, and decisions about bracing aren’t left to one person’s discretion—the procedures are standardized so responses are quick and consistent. So, the brace position is required during take-off, landing, and in case of an emergency.

Brace in moments when a rapid deceleration or impact is anticipated. In flight, take-off and landing are the phases with the highest risk of a hard stop, so cabin crew adopt the brace position to protect the spine, neck, and head and to stay ready to assist others if evacuation becomes necessary. The same protective posture is required in an emergency, such as a forced landing, because the risk of impact or extreme movement is present. Turbulence alone isn’t a reason to brace, and decisions about bracing aren’t left to one person’s discretion—the procedures are standardized so responses are quick and consistent. So, the brace position is required during take-off, landing, and in case of an emergency.