Unfortunately, until the FAA is partitioned and a new law is passed
concerning the fastening of seatbelts, the only thing legally that can
be done is to repeatedly tell the passengers that "while you're seated,
it is a good idea to keep your seatbelt fastened in the event we
encounter unexpected turbulence". So far there are at least three major
U.S. carriers that now do that. I hope this helps you.
Regards,
Kim Elliott
Chief Flight Attendant
Sterling Software
-----Original Message-----
From: Kadoyama_at_bdz.crane.jal.co.jp [mailto:Kadoyama_at_bdz.crane.jal.co.jp]
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 1998 1:26 AM
To: crm-devel_at_db.erau.edu
Subject: "Fasten Seatbelt during beltsign off"
Dear Gentlemen
I am writing this e-mail for the first time to inquire "Fasten seat belt
during belt sign off" policy.
Japan AIrlines has already apopted " Fasten seatbelt while seated
"policy by
announcing "The seatbelt sign is now off,but we recommend that you keep
your
seat belt fastened while you are in your seat as precaution against
sudden
turbulence" and putting a label saying "Fasten seatbelt while seated" on
the
seat back.
ATA News release dated 4/14/98 said that member airlines were expected
to
implement the new practice on fasten seat belt practice on belt sign off
by
June 1,1998.
It is very pleased that we could have information on the subjelt ,
eapecially
detail practices adopted by some airlines.
regards
Yoshiyuki kadoyama//a collegue of Mr Sakuma
Director
Corporate Safety
Japan Airlines