On the Airplane

Safety Briefing

1. Always listen to the pre-flight safety briefing because every aircraft has different standards. Take the passenger safety card in the seat pocket in front of you and follow along while you listen to the safety briefing.
2. Make a mental plan of action in case of emergency. If you have any questions about the safety procedures, ask the flight attendant.
3. Keep your seatbelt fastened at all times. Make sure your seat belt is secured snugly and low across the hips. This provides the extra protection you might need if the plane hits unexpected turbulence.
4. [Turbulence is an air movement that can be created by atmospheric conditions, including mountain waves or thunderstorms.]
5. Air turbulence tragedy may be extremely rare but like they say “precaution is better than cure”. So try to keep your seat belts on, even if the seat belt sign is not on.

Emergency Exits

1. Once you reach your seat, locate the closest emergency exit in front and behind you. The location of the emergency exits in relation to your seat differs depending on the particular aircraft you are flying on.
2. Take note of the seat rows to reach those emergency exits. In the unlikely event of an emergency this will be very helpful for you to follow the instructions of the flight attendants and flight crew and exit the aircraft as quickly as possible.

Flotation Devices

Life vests (under seat) and some seat cushions can be used as flotation devices. You need to know how to use your life jacket and where they are located, even if it seems like you are only flying over land.

Decompression

1. Pull oxygen mask towards you to start oxygen flow, in case of emergency. You will receive the necessary instructions from your air hostess / flight attendant.
2. Put your own mask first. Help children and others with their masks only after yours is secure. This will decrease the risk of you passing out before being able to help your children or other passengers.

Fire or Smoke

1. Move away from fire and smoke.
2. Stay low. The air is clearer close to the floor.
3. If possible, use wet napkin or handkerchief over nose and mouth
4. The flight crew will guide you on the proper procedures to evacuation

Alcohol

The atmosphere in a commercial jet cabin is pressurized to 8,000 feet above sea level. Less oxygen is absorbed into the blood and circulated throughout the body due to a decrease in air density with increased cruising altitudes that can reach upwards of 40,000 feet. Therefore, any alcohol you consume will affect you more noticeably than when consumed on the ground-level.

Cabin Air

The cabin air system in most jetliners is designed to provide a safe and comfortable cabin environment. Air supplied into the cabin is at least 50 per cent fresh air brought in from outside the aircraft while the balance is mixed with highly filtered air from the passenger cabin. The air is conditioned for temperature and humidity before entering the aircraft cabin.

Cell Phones, Radios and Laptops

Cell phones, Radios, Laptops and other personal electronic devices have been banned for air-borne use because the signals could interfere with critical aircraft navigational system.  However, the most recent satellite technologies have made it possible for Wireless Connectivity even while air-borne. Kindly contact your Airline to find more details on the usage of electronic devices on board. Skyphone facility is available in all major Airlines.