[FlyChicaga]

There is a chance that we'll hit turbulence so rough and unexpected that those who are not wearing seat belts can get thrown through the air. Or, should we have some kind of "upset," wearing your seat belt will keep you in your seat, and not on the ceiling. I always suggest wearing it from pushback until arriving at the gate, unless you need to get up.

I view the seat belt sign as the "litigation sign." I always try to turn it off when I can, because I know there are those people who will not use the restroom until it is off. However, if you need to go, then just go... Don't wait for the crew to give you permission. I sometimes am astonished that cabin crews will force customers to say in their seats when they have to use the restroom, even if we are in smooth air, simply because that sign is on. The way I view it is, as long as we are not taking off or landing, then by all means use the restroom. However, you are taking a risk... Sometimes that seat belt sign is on for a reason, such as expected turbulence or deviating around thunderstorms. If something happens, we cannot be held responsible.

Personal opinion only.