Doesn't this kind of make a mock of the Captains, Cabin Crews and video statements for passengers to " remain seated and keep their seatbelts fastened at all times even when the seat belt sign is turned off as a safety precaution against the unexpected etc etc"
Since the inception of aviation, airlines and manufacturers have gone to a lot of trouble to give the impression that you are in a bar,hotel or restaurant instead of an aluminium tube moving through the atmosphere at an unnatural speed.
QF's 747 initially had an upstairs bar and lounge until the bean counters decided that they could make more money by putting seats in the upper deck.Even today the their 747's have a self serve bar in business class.
Emirates A380's have showers for first class as well.
Todays caveat regarding the possibility of unexpected turbulence is certainly a warning but also a way for the airline to cover themselves legally.
I agree with you aiming point that it does have a contradictory interpretation and with our litigation happy society the airline would want to have a good legal department.Especially on flights in and out of the US
