Although traveling by
air has been rated one of, if not the, safest ways to travel, it’s always good
to be prepared should an accident happen. Airline accidents may be few and far
between, but it’s vital that you know what to do to prevent yourself from
coming to any harm should you find yourself in a situation when traveling by
airplane. We’ve put together some top tips which will help you to stay as safe
as possible when you’re in the air.
Security Tips
When traveling by
air, protecting yourself from theft is important. Using a luggage tag
that stands out so that you can easily identify any luggage that you have put
in the hold as yours is a good way to prevent anybody from taking off with your
case. Even when clearing security, it’s important to make sure that you keep
your eye on any valuables that you have to put on the belt, such as a laptop,
tablet or smartphone. Put these items on last, so that there’s more chance that
you have been through the metal detector and are waiting for them by the time
they come out at the other end. If traveling with cabin luggage, use the
overhead bin which is across the aisle from you so that you can see that
nobody is opening your luggage during the flight.
Avoiding Airplane Crashes
Crashes and emergency landings
may be few and far between when you travel by air, but it’s important to make
sure that you are prepared as much as you can be for such a situation. The best
way to avoid being involved in an airline accident is to take as many direct
flights as possible, since the majority of airplane crashes occur during
landing and take-off. You should also respect and listen to anything that the
cabin crew tell you to do – they are there to keep you safe, so if they say
that you have to put on your seatbelt, you should do it without question.
You should also pay
attention to the safety demonstration at the beginning of your flight and know
exactly where to locate your oxygen mask and life jacket, along with where the
emergency exits are. When choosing your seat, the safest ones to go for are
near the emergency exits at the back of the plane.
What to Take
The things that you
take on a flight can play a part in keeping you safe in the event of an
accident. You should always carry a pen flashlight to use in the event of an
emergency where there is no other light source. When choosing what to wear, it’s a good idea to dress for both comfort
and safety – natural fibers such as cotton, denim, leather or wool are the best
choices for protection against heat and fire. Avoid synthetics and bear in mind
that emergency evacuation slides are made from rather rough material.
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