The claim: Airlines instruct passengers to brace 'to make sure they die' A Nov. 11 Facebook video (direct link, archive link) shows comedian Matt Rife on an episode of the BFFs Podcast, talking about ...

If you've ever had a seat with a view of the flight attendant jump seats, you may have noticed that flight attendants sit on their hands during takeoff and landing. This position is supposed to help ...

A viral safety simulation has left millions unsettled after showing what happens when passengers adopt the wrong posture during a plane crash. The short PSA demonstrated in brutal detail what might ...

The brace position, depicted on aircraft safety cards, is specifically designed to reduce injuries and boost your chances of survival during a plane crash. And a YouTube video is gaining widespread ...

Passengers are usually advised to adopt the brace position when an aircraft is required to make an emergency landing on land or on water. It involves putting your feet and knees together, with your ...

We all know the drill. When turbulence strikes on plane journeys, cabin crew often instruct passengers to adopt the brace position. Seatbelt on, head leaning forward and down, hands protecting your ...