Cabin Safety Tips
Before the Flight
Listen to the pre-flight safety briefing.
Read the safety data card in the seat pocket in front of you.
When in your seat, keep your seat belt on.
Once you reach your seat, locate the closest emergency exit in front and behind you, and then count the seat rows to reach those emergency exits. This will be very helpful in case of evacuation in a smoke filled airplane.
What to Wear to Reduce your Risks
In the unlikely event of an airplane evacuation via escape slides, synthetic fibers can become very hot due to friction, and melt causing first, second and even third degree burns to the body and legs. The following steps should be taken when traveling to ensure
passenger comfort and safety.
Wear clothes made of natural fibers such as cotton, wool, denim, and leather. These fibers offer the best protection during an airplane evacuation or fire. Synthetics such as rayon, polyester, and nylon (especially in hosiery) can melt when heated.
Wear clothing that is roomy and comfortable.
Wear long pants and long sleeves. Avoid wearing shorts or skirts since these types of clothes do not appropriately cover extremities.
Wear low-healed laced or strapped shoes, boots, or tennis shoes. Shoes made of leather or canvas are preferable. High heeled shoes will have to be removed before leaving the airplane via an escape slide. This will slow your departure from the airplane and put you at risk for severe injury from possible hazards such as broken glass, or metal debris. Avoid wearing sandals for the same reasons.
Related Resources:
Turbulence Advice
Baggage Advice
Cabinsafe Cabin Safety Home Page
http://www.airsafe.com/cabin/cabin.htm -- Revised 21 October 2007
