everything else in life, there are small
risks. Even though flying is the safest
way to travel in this modern age, here
are some tips to minimize any
unfortunate, but unlikely event of an emergency situation.
* Try to only fly nonstop routings
Takeoff, climb, descent, and landing
phases of flights have the most
occurrences of accidents. To reduce
these risks reduce the amount of
exposure to these phases of flight by
trying only to fly nonstop.
* Choose a larger aircraft
Aircraft under 30 passengers are not
required to be designed and certified
under strictest regulations. Also
statistically, in a larger aircraft, you
have a better chance of survival in an
unlikely event of a serious accident.
* Pay Attention to the locations of the
emergency exits
Preflight instructions have become
very repetitious. But the information
given regarding the exits are very
important to your safety. Pay attention,
the locations of the closest emergency
exits may be different depending on the aircraft and seat you are in.
* Overhead Storage Bins should be
free of heavy articles
Overhead storage bins and their doors
are not made to hold very heavy
objects during turbulence, so ask if
you or another passenger have heavy
articles to be stored else where.
* Keep your seat belt fastened while
the plane is in the air.
Incase of unexpected turbulence,
extra protection is provided by
keeping your seat belt fastened.
* Listen to the Flight Attendants
Even though you have flown many
times, flight attendants are aware of
things that you may not be aware of. If
an attendant ask you to do something
don't argue just comply. Laws are
changing because of the 911 and not complying might end you arrested.
* Don't bring any unauthorized
material
Unauthorized materials that are not
allowed are a list that seems to grow
daily. Common sense should tell you
that you shouldn't bring hazardous
materials on the aircraft unless they
were allowed by the airline and shipped in a proper container. Other
items such as sharp objects like knives
and other seemingly benign objects
have been targeted. Use common
sense.
* Don't Drink Too Much
The atmosphere in the cabin is
pressurized to about the same as
Denver altitude. The alcohol you
consume will have a more strongly
effect than at lower level. Air Rage
* Keep Your Wits About You
An emergency situation is very
unlikely, but incases of an emergency
evacuation, follow the flight
attendants directions. The reason the
attendants are there is not just to serve
peanuts and beverages. They are required by law with your safety in
mind.
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