Air Safety Rules

Contrary to what you may think, air travel is not only the quickest and the most convenient but also the safest means of transport. Nevertheless, you should still learn about how to protect yourself against emergencies and remember about plane safety rules.

If you are not new to plane travelling, you must have seen flight attendants giving passengers safety instructions. Below, you can refresh your memory and read about a few of those tips.

1. The first thing, which is usually mentioned on this occasion is a piece of information concerning your carry-on luggage. You should place it in a compartment above your head. Remember to make sure, they are securely locked, so as they wouldn’t fall out during the flight. If there isn’t enough space in the compartment, store your luggage under your seat.

2. What typically comes next is information about the exits points, located next to certain seats. Pay attention to where they are, as in case of an emergency landing, this piece of information may prove crucial to your safety. The person who sits next to the exit is supposed to open it, when a need arises and help other passengers to it.

3. While you’re allowed to use electronic devices like iPods, laptops, notebooks or CD players during the flights, remember to turn them off when the plane takes off and touches down. The reason behind this rule is that there might be a danger that some of these accessories may interfere with on-flight equipment, which – in turn – may make the pilot’s maneuvers more difficult.

4. In case oxygen level in the cabin suddenly decreases, the oxygen masks will drop in front of every passenger. Adult passengers should remember they should put the masks on first, before assisting their children.

5. Underneath each seat, the passengers will find life vest, which should be inflated immediately when necessary, by pulling a coloured tab.

6. Smoking during the flight is strictly prohibited during most of the flights, so is messing around with smoke detectors.

7. Later on, the flight attendant demonstrates how to buckle and unbuckle safety belts. The passengers are also instructed to fasten the belt during the take-off, landing of the plane and during turbulences. Usually there is a light signal which will turn on whenever the passengers should buckle up and remain in their seats.