5 safety features on airplanes you should know

October 17, 2022 08:44

When flying, it is difficult to avoid life-threatening emergencies. Here are some things you should know on a plane to increase your chances of survival.



Cabin lighting

If a plane lands at night, the crew often dims the cabin lights in case of an emergency evacuation. This allows passengers' vision to adjust to the light outside the plane, helping to speed up the evacuation process.

You should also count the number of rows from your seat to the nearest exit. At night or when there is smoke, you can still find your way to the exit.

Oxygen mask

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Oxygen masks are used in emergencies.

Oxygen masks are usually deployed when a plane suddenly loses pressure. If a plane crashes, the pilot will push a button to release oxygen masks for passengers. Passengers are asked to put their masks on before assisting others because loss of consciousness can occur within seconds.

Emergency exit

According to some airlines, passengers sitting in exit rows are usually traveling alone. They usually speak English and are in good health. These people are called ABPs (abled passengers) and will be selected by staff to sit in these seats. They can help other passengers and open the exits if necessary. They will also receive instructions on how to operate the exits if the crew becomes incapacitated.

Slide and luggage

You should never take your luggage off the plane during an emergency evacuation. There have been many unfortunate incidents in recent years where passengers have taken their luggage with them.

Aeroflot Flight 1492 caught fire in 2019, killing 41 passengers and crew. This was partly due to passengers carrying their own luggage. This not only slowed down the evacuation process and put others at risk of not being able to leave the plane, but could also damage the slides or hit other people.

Life jacket

Passengers are not allowed to inflate their life jackets while in the aircraft cabin. If you use your life jacket while still in the aircraft, there is a high chance that you will drown. If the aircraft makes an emergency landing or goes underwater, water will rush into the cabin, causing you to float to the surface and be pressed against the ceiling.

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You should only take a life jacket when announced by the flight attendant.

In addition, inflating life jackets makes it difficult for passengers to pass through emergency exits due to the volume of the life jacket causing obstruction. This also hinders the movement speed of many other passengers.

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