Daily Survival Guide

How to Fly Safely (How to Decrease the
Risk of Injury in an Airplane Crash
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1. Take a nonstop flight, if possible.
   Most accidents happen in the takeoff and landing phases of flight; the fewer stops you make, the less chance of an accident.


2. Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants made of natural fibers.
   Avoid synthetic materials: Most will melt at relatively low temperatures. Wear closed-toe, hard-soled shoes.


3. Select a seat on the aisle, somewhere in the rear half of the cabin.


4. Listen to the safety briefing and locate your nearest exits.
   Pick an exit to use in an emergency, and an alternate one in case the first one is not available. Count the seats between you and the exits in case smoke fills the plane and you cannot see them.


5. Practice opening your seat belt. Many people mistakenly try to push the center of the buckle rather than pull up on it.