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!!!