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who heeds emergency landing info on planes?
after the hudson river crash the other day, i was just wondering how many of the people would have read or actually paid attention to the emergency landing information they broadcasts on planes.
i know that theres only a very small chance of survival in a plane crash, but this incident showed us that its possible to survive, and that we should be making ourselves aware of the protocols of emergency landings. i for one dont read the material. ill watch the video if its there 9usually with no sound), but when i go onto a plane i just makes ure i know where the exits are, and where the lifejackets are. the oxygen will always pop down from above. is anyone else not attentive like me? if you catch as many planes as i do, and i know some of you do, you really do get sick of listening to the same thing over and over and over again. |
I watch and read the announcements. I'm stuck on an airplane. Are we so busy/ entertainment addicted that we won't pay attention when strapped down and told what to do?
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I fly constantly and I always at least familiarize myself with the locations of the exits/etc. I'll pay attention if it's a different model than I'm used to flying on, for example, the new 380.
Otherwise, yes, unfortunately, I'm only paying lip service. |
You know what? I've heard it. Like a few hundred times I've heard it. If there's something new, I'll notice, but apart from that? I know how to operate my seat belt. I know how to pull the mask down and put it on my face. I know to be aware of my exits. I really don't need a reminder. It's useful for those who haven't flown or whatever, but if you don't mind, I'll be reading my book.
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Yeah, I kind of zone out during the safety lecture. I don't fly frequently (once a year or so), but I'm pretty familiar with the workings of a belt buckle and the concept of putting on an oxygen mask. I do a scan of the plane and locate the exits, though.
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I ignore the video or speech. I know how attach a seat beat. I read the safety/emergency plans in the seat back in front of me. I also count the number of rows from my seat to the nearest two nearest exists, the one in front and behind me. If I'm seated in an emergency exit row I look over the instruction on how to remove the door. All things I don't want to be figuring out during in an emergency.
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It's lame, but that's all they deem necessary to practice. Safety Brief: It might be annoying and inconvenient but if it saves 1 life, it's worth it. -----Added 17/1/2009 at 11 : 22 : 57----- Quote:
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I think it's courteous to pay attention, if nothing else. How would you like it if you had to stand up in front of a plane full of people and give a safety lecture that no one paid attention to? I'm sure they're used to it by now, but I'd rather be polite.
I always, always, always read the seatback material on emergencies. I don't mind sitting in exit rows when I fly, and make sure to be prepared to help people out should I choose to sit there by reading the instructions. If I'm not in the exit row, I make damn sure to know where the exits are. Sure, the chances of me being in a plane crash are really small, but why chance being unprepared? What does it hurt to pay attention for 2 minutes? |
When I fly (infrequently now) I try to:
* Note path to the nearest 2 exits * Wear cotton blends so that a flash fire doesn't melt material to my flesh * Wear sneakers or other shoes with good traction to reduce the chances of slipping and falling I half listen to the emergency information since I can recite most of it by heart. |
I rarely pay attention unless it's an aircraft that I've never flown on or if it's a prop plane. I'm almost always sitting in an exit row anyway, so I don't even need to know that. And the emergency exits on Boeing's and Airbuses open almost identically, so that's even pretty easy.
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Whenever I've ever been faced with a decision, I look at the risk/reward of each option.. What's the worst that could happen if I choose this path of action? How about the other one? What's the effort involved?
To me, paying attention to the flight attendant for two minutes is a no-brainer. More often than not, I'm checking her out, anyway. At the very least, look forward and back to see where the nearest exit row is, and count the rows - you may not have good visibility when you need to find it. |
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Unlike everyone here, I can't say I've paid attention to where the exits are. Maybe I'll remember to in the future, but chances are either people will be going to them/through them, or won't. And if, as this thread suggests, I'm part of the small percentage of people who don't check, then a fair amount of people on the plane will check.
Yes, I could be the only survivor, or only guy able to talk/move, but then we'd be talking about a infinitesimal probability. Not something I'm gonna worry about. Before I get yelled at that I'm the brick blocking society, people getting out, and all sorts of shit and the reason people die, let me tell you I've flown enough to know that there are exits around the front, middle, and back of the plane. Whether I can get to them is another story. |
I've heard it enough times to know it by heart. I half pay attention.
I don't think they really care if you are paying attention or not. |
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jazz, how do you always get an exit seat??? |
on southwest it is a person they have no video equipment much less safety video, at least no southwest flight I have ever been on, and I will be honest I scope out the neaest exits but usually I am tring to figure out the fastest way to get a drink.
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I haven't flown in a while, but when I have in the past, the first thing I'd do after getting settled was check out the safety card .
I kind of zoned out during the safety belt/oxygen mask portion of the lecture, but I always made sure I knew where the exits were. When I was younger (like, way younger), it was a superstition thing. "If I read the card and pay attention, the plane won't crash." As I got older, that idea faded, but it was still habit. Now I just want to refresh my memory and make sure I'll know what to do. |
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Come to think of it US Airways has taken there's out. I forgot all about it but on a trip home in late Oct to Oregon I got the video and the movie, in Nov. on the way back I got no video and a live person. Guess removing the video equipment saves gas and weight. Better take your laptop or PSP. |
I always sit in an exit seat (WAY more leg room there) so I know where at least one exit is lol I always pay attention to the talk too, flying scares the hell out of me (not enuff to stop me but Im still terrified the whole time) so I like to know all my options
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I always pay attention - it may sound lame but I dont want to jinx anything!
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If you're not going to pay attention, at least shut up during the speech. I've been on flights where I'm in the first couple rows (ie right next to the demonstrating flight attendant) and the people across the aisle from me are talking loudly during the lecture. The rudeness of people never ceases to amaze me
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Had Chairman for awhile with US Air. Lost it last year, year before? Can't remember. Was nice having it but as with United the only way to get status is AIS (ass in seat)- card miles and everything else are bonus miles and don't count toward status. Since I don't have much of a reason to travel anymore.. bye-bye status. |
I used to read the cards as a kid because I got prodigiously bored. Also the entire SkyMall mags.
Recently I skimmed a skyMall mag, and it seems as if they never change their catalog. So much of the crap sold there is exactly the same as, say, 7 years ago. |
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According to this article, your chances of surviving a plane crash are pretty damn good, so long as you pay attention and have half an idea of what to do. Quote:
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at the risk of being repetitive....i definitely ignore the people talking about the oxygen masks and emergency exits unless they happen to be attractive or especially ugly or funny looking
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I tend to ignore the safety speech and/or video. I do make it a point to locate all the exits though.
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This is why you should always listen to the instructions:
http://jetsmoke.com/crashmain.jpg Just in case your plane does go down AND you survive, you don't want to look like a complete ninny on the 6:00 news! |
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he would have looked like a dill irrespective of whether he listened or not! |
I just wear my seatbelt and a condom. That way if the plane crashes and I survive, I don't want to be seen on tv with pee stains on my pants.
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I try not to fly, but whenever I do I pay no attention to the emergency info- I have my own procedure that I follow should an emergency arise:
Step 1: Put head between legs. Step 2: Kiss ass goodbye. ;) |
Due to my deafness I'm ineligible to sit in the exit row seats - Because I read the safety cards and know this... I coulda just saved your life.
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Yes. I do listen a little.
Knew a young woman who was on PAM Flight 103 over Lockerbee, that shared cigarettes and same birthday with me. Never saw her again. |
I talked to a stewardess on a flight onetime who told me that when the plane crashed in the Hudson and passengers were exiting into the water, many of them were carrying their bags and other personal effects, but didn't take anything else with them. The crew had to go back into the plane to get floating seat cushions and stuff. I listen, but I'm afraid other panicking idiots will still screw things up for me if an emergency happens.
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