Travel Ding! Even if the seatbelt sign is off, you should stay buckled while flying. Here’s why. February 15, 2023 Zach Wichter, USA TODAY Comments Off on Ding! Even if the seatbelt sign is off, you should stay buckled while flying. Here’s why. Turbulence can be hard to predict, so keeping your seatbelt buckled on an airplane is the best bet for staying safe.