The reason the aircraft seat does not turn backwards is safer

Have you ever wondered why the aircraft seat is designed to be forward-facing but not behind?

Why did the aircraft seat turn forward? This question may sound silly, but according to researchers, the rear-facing seat is really safe for passengers in case of uncertainty.

According to Travel and Leisure, the results of some universities confirm that, in collision situations, the rear seat seats will protect the head, neck and back better.

Passengers can hardly find a regular plane with such special row of seats: turning toward the tail of the plane.(Photo: T&L).

The first reason is that passengers consider the front seat to be normal and very difficult to change. This is what has been imprinted in people's minds since the commercial aviation industry was born.

The biggest reason to prevent airlines from installing chairs of this type is cost . " When the collision, the passenger's focus on the seat will be higher, and it will bear more force. Therefore, the seat itself, the connecting point and the plane floor will need to be reinforced more." David Learmount, FlightGlobal's flight and safety editor, said. "This will increase the weight of the aircraft, leading to more fuel consumption."

In fact, the rear-facing seat is still installed on some aircraft, but you will have to pay an additional charge for this position. First-class cabins of British Airway, American Airlines, Etihad or United Airlines all have rear-facing seats. Some customers pay for them for privacy - they can avoid the gaze from people moving on the aisle.

Besides, the perception of passengers also greatly affects the airlines refusing to apply this design. Many people think that they are more susceptible to airborne sickness when sitting facing the back. The fact that the rear seat is not easy to get drunk like on a bus or train.

"When the plane reached a stable height, the feeling of moving forward was not as clear as in other ground vehicles," said Brian Dunlap, a shared pilot on Quora. "Only when the plane moves on the ground, takes off and lands, does the new passenger feel".