31 Interesting Secrets Of Flight Attendants

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When the plane prepares for either takeoff or landing, the lights in the cabin get shut off. Nobody really gives it a second thought; it’s become part of the muscle memory of each and every flight that we’ve ever been on. However, there is a very valid reason as to why the pilots do this. Takeoff and landing are the most difficult and potentially problematic stages of a flight. The lights are turned off so that everyone’s eyes can adjust to the light in the event of an emergency, helping people orient themselves with the space easily if they need to take action.