Here’s why airline seat belts are different from the ones in your car


By AGENCY

Aeroplane seatbelt buckles are purposely made to be visible and placed in the front for easier release. — Photos: Pixabay

The recent crash of a Delta Air Lines plane in Toronto, Canada ended with all 76 passengers hanging upside down, strapped in their seatbelts. Even though the plane landed belly up and caught fire, everyone – including the four crew members – survived, though some passengers were severely injured.

It got me thinking about air plane seatbelts and how they are different from the ones in our cars.

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