Many have wondered why curtains exist on aircraft. However, as it turns out, there’s a not-so-good reason behind these dividers.
There are many features in one airplane that might make people wonder why they exist – for example, the dividers that flight attendants close just before take-off.
These dividers can be either in front of the passengers or behind them, depending on their positions.
If you’ve ever wondered why these dividers exist, you’re not alone. Turns out these dividers aren’t just about protecting flight attendants’ privacy.
“These curtains are designed both for privacy and to separate the different classes of service – such as economy and business class”she told Thrillist Maddie Bourgerietravel agent at RVshare. “They help create a sense of space and exclusivity for passengers in the more expensive cabins.”
However, in recent years it has been proven that these curtains do not protect privacy at all A video on TikTok recently went viral after highlighting this very issue.
@average_principal I guess I’ll never know. #girlstrip #americanairlines #firstclass #longweekend ♬ original sound – Ally Rendall
“I wish I knew what was going on in the first place”the user of the platform humorously wrote.
The video showed a small curtain that didn’t actually hide or cover anything at all. “Damn if that divider separates anything” another user wrote in the comments.
Those who travel often will have noticed that the curtains get smaller and smaller over time. Thus, the concept of privacy and the purpose of segregation is completely nullified.
This is reportedly because planes are being redesigned to comply with new safety standards.
