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