Trump won't take Air Force 1 to Davos
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No passengers were frozen in time, but this story might as well be.
Flight attendants undergo strict physical and mental procedures during takeoff and landing to ensure passenger safety.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
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Why Flight Attendants Always Sit on Their Hands During Takeoff and Landing
It’s all about safety, not comfort.
By Steve Holland ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, Jan 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump landed safely on Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews near Washington to change aircraft on Tuesday night after crew on his initial flight identified what the White House called a "minor electrical issue" shortly after takeoff.
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After they have closed overhead bins and reminded us of safety procedures, flight attendants head to their seats to buckle in for takeoff. But why do flight attendants sit on their hands?