Airline Emergency Information

Aviation Safety

Some aviation safety aspects are out of your control, but you can take precautions, pay attention, and form a mental plan so you will be prepared in case of an aviation accident.

Here are a few tips:

• Take the passenger safety card out of the seat pocket and follow along while you listen to the safety briefing. Review the card before takeoffs and landings.

• Prepare a mental plan of actions you need to take in an emergency. Take note of at least two exits and decide the best way to get to the exit closest to you.

• Communicate. Ask the flight attendant if you have safety questions.

• Keep your seat belt fastened at all times and is secured properly.

• Wear sensible clothing.

In the event of an emergency, airlinetraveladvice.com says you should be aware of the following:

• Evacuation slides—Jump feet first into center of slide. Do not sit down to slide. Place arms across your chest, elbows in, and legs and feet together. Remove high-heeled shoes, as they can damage slides.

• Decompression—Pull the oxygen mask toward you to start oxygen flow. Put your oxygen mask on as quickly as possible, then help children and others with their masks.

• Flotation devices—Know where they are and how to use them. Life vests (under seat, if available), life rafts, and some seat cushions and evacuation slides can be used as flotation devices.

• Evacuating the aircraft—Follow the instructions of crew members. Stay calm and proceed quickly to an exit. Leave all your possessions behind.

• Fire or smoke—In flight, place a wet paper towel or handkerchief over your nose and mouth. Move away from the source of fire and smoke.

• On ground—Stay low. Proceed by your predetermined count of seat rows to exit(s) and/or follow floor proximity lighting to an exit. Leave all your possessions behind.

• Outside the aircraft—Move away from the aircraft, fire, and smoke. If possible, help those requiring assistance. Remain alert for emergency vehicles. Never go back into a burning aircraft.

One thing to remember is that the survival rate for planes forced to ditch during a flight are actually have fairly high. Read this article from Plane & Pilot magazine to get more information.

Health Emergencies

Sometimes medical emergencies on an airplane have nothing to do with a crash or other safety factors, they simply pertain to your own health.

Everydayhealth.com offers the following advice if you begin to fall ill during a flight:
If you have been sick or have any known illness, it is first important to discuss a potential flight with your doctor. Only with medical clearance should you proceed to fly. Once on board, "If you develop symptoms that indicate a medical emergency is imminent while you’re on the airplane, notify a flight attendant immediately. Flight attendants are trained to care for passengers who are experiencing some common medical emergencies; if it's more than they can handle, they can put out a call to see if there is a doctor on the airplane.

"The type of medical equipment available on the plane will vary depending on the type of plane you're flying on, how far it’s traveling, and the airline itself. Some airplanes, especially those going to distant international destinations, now carry defibrillators to help people who are having a heart attack. Planes may also have communication equipment that allows the attendants to speak with medical professionals on the ground. However, don’t depend on any single airplane to have the exact medical equipment you may need. Some are stocked with only the bare minimum of supplies, so bring whatever you think you may need."

Aviation Accident Attorneys

The aviation attorneys at Nurenberg Paris will thoroughly investigate your claim when you’ve been injured in an aviation accident. We take the time to research important airport safety, airline passenger safety information, the safest location on a flight, and plane crash statistics to ensure we are well-versed and fully prepared for your case. We’ve been helping crash victims since 1928, and you can count us to help you, too.