TOP TEN AIRLINE SAFETY TIPS

TOP TEN AIRLINE SAFETY TIPS
- Dr. Todd Curtis, AirSafe.com Foundation

1. FLY ON NONSTOP ROUTINGS
Most accidents occur during the takeoff, climb, descent, and landing phase of flight so flying nonstop would reduce exposure to these most accident prone phases of flight.

2. CHOOSE LARGER AIRCRAFT
Currently, aircraft with more than 30 passenger seats were all designed and certified under the strictest regulations. Also, in the unlikely event of a serious accident, larger aircraft provide a better opportunity for passenger survival.
Fatalities by aircraft model - http://www.airsafe.com/events/models/rate_mod.htm

3. PAY ATTENTION TO THE PREFLIGHT BRIEFING
Although the information seems repetitious, the locations of the closest emergency exits may be different depending on the aircraft that you fly on and seat you are in.

4. KEEP HEAVY OBJECTS OUT OF OVERHEAD STORAGE
Overhead storage bins may not be able to hold very heavy objects during turbulence, so if you or another passenger have trouble lifting an article into the bin, have it stored elsewhere.

Top 10 Baggage Tips - http://www.airsafe.com/issues/baggage/bag_tips.htm
Carry on baggage advice - http://www.airsafe.com/issues/baggage/carryon.htm

5. KEEP YOUR SEAT BELT FASTENED WHILE SEATED
Keeping the belt on when you are seated provides that extra protection you might need if the plane hits unexpected turbulence.
Turbulence risks - http://www.airsafe.com/cabin/turb.htm

6. LISTEN TO THE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS
The primary reason flight attendants are on an aircraft is for safety, so if one of them asks you to do something like fasten your seat belts, do it first and ask questions later.

7. DO NOT BRING ANY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
There are rather long lists of hazardous materials that are not allowed, but common sense should tell you that you shouldn't bring gasoline, corrosives, poisonous gases, and other such items on the aircraft unless they were allowed by the airline and shipped in a proper container.

Things you should not bring on board - http://www.airsafe.com/danger.htm

8. LET THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT POUR YOUR HOT DRINK
Flight attendants are trained to handle hot drinks like coffee or tea in a crowded aisle on a moving aircraft, so allow them to pour the drink and hand it too you.

9. DON'T DRINK TOO MUCH ALCOHOL
The atmosphere in an airliner cabin is pressurized to about the same altitude as Denver, so any alcohol you consume will affect you more strongly than at sea level. Moderation is a good policy at any altitude.

Air rage information - http://www.airsafe.com/issues/rage.htm

10. KEEP YOUR WITS ABOUT YOU
In the unlikely event that you are involved in an emergency situation such as a precautionary emergency evacuation, follow the directions of the flight attendants and flight crew and exit the aircraft as quickly as possible.

RELATED INFORMATION
Complain about your airline - http://www.airsafe.com/complain/complain.htm
Airlines without fatalities - http://www.airsafe.com/complain/complain.htm

Dr. Todd Curtis is the director of the AirSafe.com Foundation and the creator of AirSafe.com. For more airline safety information, visit the site at www.airsafe.com.
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