💨 Abstract

A former Virgin Atlantic pilot warns against swapping seats before takeoff or landing, as it can disrupt the aircraft's balance. Pete Hutchison explains that airlines carefully calculate weight distribution to maintain a safe center of gravity. Moving passengers can throw off these calculations, potentially causing instability during critical flight phases. While seat-swapping is fine mid-flight, passengers should stay in their assigned seats for takeoff and landing.

Courtesy: Sundeeka Mungroo