Why must my flight seat be fully upright before the plane lands?

Question

And why do flight attendants enfore this like it’s life or death?

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Answer 1

Because it *is* life or death in some scenarios. Having reclined seats impedes the evacuation of people in that row in case of an emergency. The most hazardous phases of flight are takeoff and landing, so there are safety regulations that are required to be followed during those times.