| When the rare accident does occur, more and more | | | | Wear clothes made of natural fabrics such as cotton, |
| people survive due to advances in aircraft | | | | wool, denim and leather. They offer the best |
| manufacturing and design, air traffic control | | | | protection. Synthetics may melt when they are |
| technology, emergency planning, and cabin safety. | | | | heated. |
| Aviation manufacturers, air carriers, and the Federal | | | | Wear clothing that allows freedom of movement. |
| Aviation Administration are proud of their | | | | Avoid restrictive clothing. |
| contributions to aviation's impressive safety record. | | | | Wear low heeled shoes or boots. (Shoes with laces |
| You, the air traveler, play a very important role in | | | | or straps are recommended. Avoid sandals.) |
| aviation safety. You can take responsibility for your | | | | Arms and legs should be as fully covered as possible. |
| own safety. | | | | (Long sleeves/pants are recommended.) |
| Listen To The Safety Briefing | | | | PASSENGER CHECKLIST |
| Keep Your Seat Belt Fastened | | | | SUGGESTIONS TO MAKE YOUR SAFE TRIP EVEN |
| Obey Carry-On Baggage Restrictions | | | | SAFER |
| Wear Sensible Clothing Fly Smart. | | | | Sensible Clothing |
| Fly Smart. Be responsible for your safety and make | | | | Shirt - Long sleeved, natural fabrics. |
| your safe trip even safer. | | | | Slacks/pants - Long, natural fabrics. |
| LISTEN TO THE SAFETY BRIEFING | | | | Shoes - Leather or canvas and low-heeled. |
| Fly Smart travelers always listen to the safety | | | | Child Safety Seat |
| briefing because they know that every aircraft is | | | | Check with airline for policy on use before arrival at |
| different. The following are some tips to ensure that | | | | airport. |
| you are familiar with the aircraft you are on: | | | | On Board the Aircraft |
| Take the passenger safety card out of the seat | | | | Safely stow carry-on baggage. |
| pocket and follow along while you listen to the | | | | Wear seat belt snug and low across the hips. |
| safety briefing. Always take a moment to review the | | | | Keep your seat belt fastened at all times. |
| card before subsequent takeoffs and landings. | | | | If you take your shoes off, put them on before |
| One of the best things you can do to be prepared is | | | | landing. |
| to mentally plan the actions you would need to take | | | | Review the passenger safety card before each |
| in an emergency. As part of this plan, count seat | | | | takeoff and each landing. |
| rows between you and at least two exits. | | | | Listen carefully to the safety briefing. |
| If you have any questions about the safety | | | | Ask questions if safety information is not clear. |
| procedures, ask the flight attendant. Flight attendants | | | | Make a mental plan of the actions you would take in |
| are professionals; they know about the safety | | | | an emergency. |
| procedures of the aircraft. | | | | Be familiar with all exits. |
| FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELT | | | | Count seat rows between you and at least two |
| Of all the safety features aboard the aircraft, one of | | | | exits. |
| the most important is right at your fingertips - Your | | | | Exit Row Seating |
| Seat Belt. In a recent study, nearly 300 | | | | Listen to the safety briefing and/or read the written |
| turbulence-related serious injuries to passengers were | | | | instructions for aircraft specifics. |
| reported over a 10- year period. None of the injured | | | | You must be physically capable and willing to perform |
| had their seat belts fastened. To prevent | | | | emergency actions. If not, request another seat. |
| turbulence-related injuries, Fly Smart travelers should | | | | You must know your responsibilities in the unlikely |
| always: | | | | event of an emergency. |
| Keep their seat belt fastened at all times. Make sure | | | | Ask questions if instructions are not clear. |
| their seat belt is secured snugly and low across the | | | | Consider the effects of alcoholic beverages. |
| hips. | | | | In the unlikely event of an emergency, you should be |
| OBEY CARRY-ON BAGGAGE RESTRICTIONS | | | | aware of the following. |
| Fly Smart travelers should be aware of what they | | | | Evacuation Slides |
| bring on board. | | | | Jump feet first into center of slide. |
| Most airlines restrict carry-on baggage to two pieces | | | | Do not sit down to slide. |
| per passenger. | | | | Place arms across chest, elbows in, and legs and feet |
| Carry-on bags must be small enough to fit under the | | | | together. |
| seat in front of you or in the overhead bins. It's a | | | | High-heeled shoes can damage slides. |
| good idea to put the heavier items under the seat. | | | | Decompression |
| Carry-on items could become flying projectiles during | | | | Pull oxygen mask toward you to start oxygen flow. |
| turbulence. Heavy items and baggage with sharp | | | | Put your oxygen mask on as quickly as possible. |
| corners can be hazardous. | | | | Help children and others with their masks. |
| Some hazardous materials are restricted. They can | | | | Flotation Devices |
| be dangerous if carried (or checked) on an aircraft. | | | | Know where they are and how to use them. |
| Following is a partial list of common articles from the | | | | Life vests (under seat, if available), life rafts, and |
| home, workplace, or garage which, because of their | | | | some seat cushions and evacuation slides can be |
| physical or chemical properties, can pose a danger | | | | used as flotation devices. |
| when transported. | | | | Evacuating the Aircraft |
| Mace, tear gas, and other irritants | | | | Follow instructions of crew member (if possible). |
| Aerosols containing flammable material (hair spray, | | | | Stay calm and proceed quickly to exit. |
| deodorant, repellents), loaded firearms, loose | | | | Leave all your possessions behind. |
| ammunition, gasoline and other flammable materials | | | | Fire or Smoke |
| propane, butane cylinders or refills, and lighter refills, | | | | Inflight |
| wet-type batteries, e.g., as used in cars, fireworks | | | | - Use wet paper towel or handkerchief over nose |
| and flares, safety or "strike-anywhere" matches (in | | | | and mouth. |
| checked baggage), paint and paint-related materials | | | | - Move away from the source of fire and smoke. |
| (thinners and cleaners), corrosive (acids), poisonous, | | | | On Ground |
| infectious, and radioactive materials. | | | | - Stay low. |
| The above list is not all inclusive. There are certain | | | | - Proceed by your predetermined count of seat rows |
| exceptions for personal care, medical needs, and | | | | to exit(s) and/or |
| equipment to support physically challenged | | | | - Follow floor proximity lighting to an exit. |
| passengers. There are also provisions for sporting | | | | - Exit the aircraft. |
| equipment. When in doubt, check with your airline. | | | | - Leave all your possessions behind. |
| In the unlikely event of an emergency evacuation, | | | | Outside the Aircraft |
| leave everything behind. | | | | Move away from aircraft, fire, and smoke. |
| WEAR SENSIBLE CLOTHING | | | | If possible, help those requiring assistance. |
| For ease of movement and protection in the unlikely | | | | Remain alert for emergency vehicles. |
| event of an evacuation, Fly Smart travelers should | | | | Never go back into a burning aircraft. |
| follow these guidelines: | | | | |