I prefer facing backwards when landing as your whole back is pushed into the seat rather than having your belly squashed by the belt especially when the brakes are slammed on. Deceleration on landing is stronger than acceleration on takeoff so it works for me. And, as said above, in the air it makes no difference.
As others have said, it really isn’t noticeable except for the few minutes of the flight where you are taking off/landing or taxiing. The trade off to get seats as good as the Q-Suites and Etihad Biz Suites is more than worth it. For the safety conscious, it’s safer facing backwards in a sudden deceleration.
flychrisfly
flychrisfly
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 09 Jun 2011
Total posts 40
I prefer facing backwards when landing as your whole back is pushed into the seat rather than having your belly squashed by the belt especially when the brakes are slammed on. Deceleration on landing is stronger than acceleration on takeoff so it works for me. And, as said above, in the air it makes no difference.
Zac
Zac
Member since 23 May 2014
Total posts 19
As others have said, it really isn’t noticeable except for the few minutes of the flight where you are taking off/landing or taxiing. The trade off to get seats as good as the Q-Suites and Etihad Biz Suites is more than worth it. For the safety conscious, it’s safer facing backwards in a sudden deceleration.