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                                                    Airline Safety Statistics



AIRLINE SAFETY TIPS: Although the past several years had been some of the safest in years in aviation history, we do have some additional safety tips for those who are not convinced.



Evacuation
  • LEAVE YOUR POSSESSIONS BEHIND.
  • Stay low.
  • Proceed to the nearest front or rear exit - count the rows between your seat and the exits.
  • Follow floor lighting to exit.
  • Jump feet first onto evacuation slide. Don't sit down to slide. Place arms across your chest, elbows in, and legs and feet together. Remove high-heeled shoes.
  • Exit the aircraft and clear the area.
  • Remain alert for emergency vehicles.
  • NEVER RETURN TO A BURNING AIRCRAFT.
Electronics on Board
  • The FCC and FAA ban cell phones for airborne use because its signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments. Radios and televisions are also prohibited.
  • Laptops and other personal electronic devices (PEDs) such as hand-held computer games and tape or CD players are also restricted to use above 10,000 feet owing to concerns they could interfere with aircraft instrumentation
Exit Row Seating
  • You must be physically capable and willing to perform emergency actions when seated in emergency or exit rows. If you are not, ask for another seat.
  • Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the emergency evacuation techniques outlined on the written safety instructions. Ask questions if instructions are unclear.
Fire or Smoke
  • Use a wet napkin or handkerchief over nose and mouth.
  • Move away from fire and smoke.
  • Stay low.
Passenger Safety Information
  • Review the passenger safety card before takeoff and landing.
  • Listen carefully to the safety briefing.
  • Be able to locate emergency exits both in front and behind you. Count the rows between you and the nearest front and rear exits.
  • Locate the flotation device.
  • Make a mental plan of action in case of emergency.

TOP TEN TIPS FOR HIGH RISK TRAVEL: Ever since September 11, Americans have become more complacent. Terrorism doesn't always happen at the airport & it could appear anywhere. Here are some following tips for travelers.

 1)-Make several photo copies of your passport, & leave one for your relatives while taking the rest on your trip. You want to have a back up copy hidden in different places. Stolen American passports is very popular abroad. I also recommend you register with the American Embassy & let them know you plan to travel abroad. Give them the details of your trip including hotel & how long your be there. If anything happens to you they will have a paper trail & they will start looking for you.

2)-Be aware of your surroundings, ie"situational awareness". Never allow someone to unexpectedly creep up on you.

3)-Become familiar with the aircraft emergency exits. Know where you are in relation to the next exit.

4)-Don't bring military identification unless you need to ,or keep it in a separate bag. This also includes military photos in your wallet. Lets face it, we live in a dangerous world.

5)-Be careful what your wearing. Don't wear clothes abroad that stand out as you being an American, or Westerner. Try to blend in with to the local culture.

6)-Avoid American restaurants abroad like Mc Donalds , or burger King. Remember, your trying to blend in with the locals.

7)-Listen to the flight crew. The reason we have flight attendants are to assist in case of an emergency. Attention to details & speed equals safety.

8)-Keep your seatbelt fastened while seated just in case you get unexpected clear air turbulence (CAT).

9)-If you see something suspicious rather at the airport, airplane, or in another country, then you need to tell the authorities.

10)- Before traveling abroad, its a good idea to check the State Department for list of travel warning on a specific countries. It could warn you of not only terrorism, but also on high crime areas, or any civil unrest.

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