It’s no secret that seat belts save lives. Most people wouldn’t think twice about buckling up in a car. Statistics have shown that seat belts are instrumental in keeping riders safe. And with all of ...

For many people, air travel often involves a seat belt that doesn’t fit. Some travelers find they need to get a seat belt extender: a piece that goes between the belt and the buckle to help the two ...

Preparing for travel is supposed to be an exciting time. While the idea might entice some, for others it can be stressful — and, for plus-size travelers, there’s more to that. There’s worrying about ...

The recent crash of a Delta Air Lines plane in Toronto ended with all 76 passengers hanging upside down, strapped in their seat belts. Even though the plane landed belly up and caught fire, everyone — ...

More than six decades ago, when the federal standards on the strength of airplane seats and seat belts were written, government regulations specified that seats be designed for a passenger weight of ...

correctionA previous version of this article misattributed a quote from the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA. The quote was from the group's president, Sara Nelson. This article has been corrected ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global commercial aircraft seat belts market size is expected to grow by USD 29.31 million as per Technavio. This marks a significant market growth compared to the 2019 ...

I recently flew on a plane for the first time in 15 months and was reminded that of all the many annoyances, it’s a relatively small one that drives me the most crazy: the part where they tell me how ...