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Southwest Airlines Gets Roasted For Telling Passengers Not To Stand Up When The Seat Belt Sign Turns Off

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Southwest Airlines told passengers not to stand up when the seat belt sign turns off, and the internet promptly explained why that makes no sense. Getting up when permitted helps speed deplaning, gives middle seat passengers more room, and supports the quick turns Southwest built its business around, as long as passengers do not shove ahead or block others.

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