Air Traveling Safety Tips

Air traveling can be an exciting experience for many but it does have
its own challenges and risks. Moreover, the aircraft ambience and
different factors associated with air traveling can cause anxiety among
the passengers. The article throws a light on a number of safety issues
thereby helping you to make your trip safer.



Most accidents generally take place during the take off and landing
phase of flight. For that reason, it is always suggested to fly nonstop
routings on larger aircraft. It can bring a great drop in exposure to
the major accident-prone phases of flight.

Seatbelts are the best protection against a crash or collision. They
hold you in place in so preventing your body and head from being thrown
away if the plane encounters unexpected turbulences. Therefore, always
keep your seat belts fastened for that extra protection.

Ensuring the safety of passengers and aiding them in an hour of
emergency is undeniably the chief responsibility of the flight
attendants. Thus, always listen to your flight attendants. Avoid
handling the hot drinks by yourself. You may ask your flight attendant
to help you with the servings. They are fully trained in handling drinks
like tea and coffee in a busy aisle on a moving plane. And of course,
you are required to follow the instructions outlined by your flight crew
especially in an emergency situation like precautionary emergency
evacuation.

The atmosphere within the aircraft cabins is generally pressurized.
Since, the air is thin at altitude, it results in lack of oxygen and the
gas present in our body cavities begins to expand. At such times, excess
drinking can be quite dangerous on flight. Further, it can encourage you
to act in ways that are considered as out of character and may lead to
significant stress. Use rules of moderations when planning to consume
alcohol.

Traveling along with the kids puts extra demands on guardians to ensure
their security. Always have those things on hand that are necessitating
meeting special needs of your child. You may use a child restraint
system for your precious one. Suggested by the U.S. Federal Aviation
Administration, these designed systems are apt for children less than 40
pounds. Finally yet importantly, never allow your child to wander way
into the restricted areas like galleys. It is always recommendable to
keep supervising your child all the time on flight.

Paying thought to baggage restrictions will be helpful regarding to your
safety. No passenger is allowed to bring any kind of hazardous material
into the flight unless allowed by the airline authority. When traveling
by air, wear the clothes that allow freedom of movement. Nearly all the
airlines are pretty good in taking care of the passengers' standard
dietary preferences. But, if you have any food allergies, you are
perhaps the safest carrying your own food.
Be cautious of the kinds of electronic devices you are and are not
allowed to use during the flight. In case, you are not certain about the
rules, consult either your crew member or flight attendants. Although,
there are several attendants present on the aircraft that could do to
remedy a situation but you have to help them out. After all, your safety
is in your hands!!!