usually a rare occurrence, but when it happens, the results can be fatal.
Clearly, nobody prays for a plane crash. But you cannot rule it out as bad as
this may sound. These tips shared by Jumia Travel will help increase your
chances of surviving a plane crash.
Every type of aircraft is different. Even if you fly all the time,
you are more than likely to fly on different types of aeroplanes and sitting in
different seats each time you take to the sky. So, every time you get on a
plane, take a minute or two to review the safety information card in the
seatback pocket in front of your seat. By doing this, you will be familiar with
the evacuation procedures.
2. Keep your shoes on during take-off and
landing
Take-off and landing are the most important phases of a flight.
There is nothing wrong in removing your shoes during flight, but putting your
shoes back on before landing will prevent you from having to escape
barefooted.
3. Know how far you are from the nearest exit
Take
a moment to locate the exit nearest to you keeping in mind that the closest exit
may be located behind you.
4. Do not take anything with
you
This is one of the biggest factors when it comes to safely
evacuating during a plane emergency. Simply leave your luggage and exit the
plane.
5. Do not take alcohol or medication that helps you
relax
The fear of flying can cause a passenger to drink alcoholic
beverages or take a prescription medication to ease the stress of air travel.
This may not keep you in the right frame of mind in case anything happens
because you may be tipsy or drowsy.
