- Why should passengers read the Safety Features Card?
A Safety Features Card contains safety information about the aircraft on
which the passenger is travelling. Passengers should read the safety features
card on every aircraft because the type and model of aircraft can differ. Even
an aircraft of the same name may have exits in different locations and those
exits may operate differently. The doors at the front of an aircraft may operate
differently from those at the rear. The main cabin door may operate differently
than the other doors.
Even the equipment that is carried on board operates differently and may be
in a different location from aircraft to aircraft or airline to airline. For
example, a life vest may have a single strap on one aircraft but double straps
on another. The hooks or clips to attach the life vest around the waist may also
be different.
In addition, these cards show the safest route passengers should follow upon
leaving the aircraft in an emergency and which exits may be inoperative in
water. These can also vary with each aircraft.
Should an emergency occur, passenger reaction time would contribute to a
successful action plan or evacuation. It is important to know the information
contained on these cards before the emergency presents itself. So, take the time
to read the Safety Features Card — it may save your life!
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