Ever spotted the little triangles over your airplane seat and wondered why they are there? It is because of these little marks that flights remain safe and have an uninterrupted journey. Each side of the plane has two triangle stickers. The edges are exactly even with the wing edges.
Primary reason for these stickers is to guide pilots or flight attendants. Used properly, these triangles guide you to the wing areas where you’d look for ice or problems with the flaps and slats. This allows things to be checked faster and more smoothly.
But it’s not only those features that are helpful. They also provide useful information for people who are flying. When you sit toward the wings, where you see triangles, you will have a smoother ride which helps if you tend to get motion sickness. Sitting over the wings is usually helpful because most planes’ center sits there which reduces the impact of turbulence.
Some airlines apply these stickers to keep the plane more balanced when the number of people is fewer. If flight attendants move people to seats along the triangles, the plane may use less fuel and fly more efficiently.
Look for the triangle stickers the next time you are flying. It’s good to know that preparing your trip is fastidious and takes a lot of effort to keep you safe and comfortable.