[optiomal_isgood]

I always eat with the seatbelt fastened. Why do you need to remove it? Considering the reduced leg space these days, the tray table is relatively within reach.

Besides, I do a 12h route at least once a year, and yes I always have them on unless I'm stretching my legs or going to the toilet because that's the safety recommendation—not because I like it—I don't get your point.

[filleduchaos]

Yeah I'm a little confused by that myself. It's a lap belt - why on earth would you need to even loosen it to eat? Even in business/first class suites, the lap belt is independent of the shoulder harness and you can wear just the lap belt for most of the flight.