Tips for safe travel by plane

Incident emergency landing by a Qantas Airlines on Thursday (4 / 11) yesterday has shocked a lot of parties. The aircraft type Airbus A380 Sydney purposes an explosion on one machine. Fortunately, the plane was able to land safely without any injuries. But the incident certainly raises questions for the safety of airplane travel. Moreover, the A380 turned out to be only three years of operation.

Travel by plane can be an adventure at the same time have a risk, although small. Admittedly, until now, airplanes are the safest transportation for travel. Inevitably, at some point we may also experience events in an emergency. Here are some tips for flying safely:

1. Try flying with a direct route (not via transit)

Because, take-off, landing / landing, and other flight phase when the runway has the highest percentage of aircraft accidents. To reduce the risk that, should you choose the direct route without having to transit at another airport.

2. Choose the large-bodied aircraft

In its design, aircraft with a capacity of under 30 passengers are not too hard and need rules. Affairs certification nor too strict when compared with large-bodied aircraft. Also statistically, in a large-bodied aircraft, we are somewhat more secure if a time had a serious incident.

3. Consider the placement of emergency exit

Preflight instruction is often considered only as a news replication. Though information on the position of the emergency exit is very important for our salvation. Observe the position of the emergency exit, whether in front or behind you then calculate the distance estimate how many steps that will be pursued.

4. Silence on the seat and always wear seat belts

In a flight route, its path along with other data in the form of altitude and weather will be gone through has been arranged. However, sometimes the weather can change so often the unexpected upheaval. By always wearing a seat belt, we will get extra protection.

5. Do not bring prohibited items

Existing regulations to carry goods that should be brought in the aircraft cabin (can be seen on the ticket). For example, not allowed to carry sharp objects or objects of gas. Thus, separate items to be placed in the trunk and brought into the aircraft cabin. Never ignore the regulation because it could be a problem during the examination at the airport.

6. While maintaining awareness

An emergency condition is certainly not our desire. If you must do the evacuation process, it will be implemented through an emergency door. So a high awareness needed to make decisions and follow the direction of flight crew.

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