[kjrose]

Having had a similar experience over the alps on air italia, this is why I never ever undo my belt unless I have to. The sign went on and 5 seconds later I felt myself physically leave the seat as we hit the worst turbulence I had ever felt.

I rediscovered my appreciation for the rosary that day.

[wildzzz]

I'll sometimes keep my belt loose when the seatbelt sign is off for an extended period. I know I won't leave my seat in case of really bad turbulence but worst case I might rise up a few inches. Obviously if the plane broke apart, a seatbelt probably isn't going to save me but leaving it loose is a nice compromise between safety and comfort.

[kube-system]

The plane isn’t going to break apart due to turbulence. Airliners are all designed to withstand 150% of the most severe turbulence.

[hammyhavoc]

Lol, it sounds like people took LOST very seriously.

[KMag]

At least in my experience, if I listen closely to the standard announcements, this is the explicit recommendation from the pilot/cabin crew as well.

[InCityDreams]

Not being Catholic, I looked up 'the rosary'. Which lasted longer...it, or the turbulence?

https://www.theholyrosary.org/howtoprayrosary (for example) was an interesting read, as was your comment.

[remarkEon]

Tends to be faster if you say it in Latin.