Buckling Up

How many of us actually listen to in-flight safety announcements and keep our seat belts fastened? In a poll of 5,250 business travelers, the answers vary by nationality.

France

Never listen to safety announcement: 22%

Keep seat belt fastened for entire flight: 59%

Italy

Never listen to safety announcement: 21%

Keep seat belt fastened for entire flight: 55%

Germany

Never listen to safety announcement: 17%

Keep seat belt fastened for entire flight: 64%

Singapore

Never listen to safety announcement: 14%

Keep seat belt fastened for entire flight: 71%

United States

Never listen to safety announcement: 13%

Keep seat belt fastened for entire flight: 87%

Japan

Never listen to safety announcement: 11%

Keep seat belt fastened for entire flight: 63%

Australia

Never listen to safety announcement: 8%

Keep seat belt fastened for entire flight: 82%

Britain

Never listen to safety announcement: 8%

Keep seat belt fastened for entire flight: 66%

Source: “1997 OAG Business Travel Lifestyle Survey” by Reed Travel Group