Originally Posted by
Kimberley
There's something I really think the FAs should make clear in their safety presentations.
If a plane needs to be evacuated, I'm assuming they have a special life raft for First Class pax, but how do FAs make sure that First Class pax leave the plane first? Do they actually hold the other pax back until the forward cabin is empty? Otherwise, how could you really be sure you were getting the special treatment you paid for? Also, what would they do if someone auto-upgraded himself to the First Class raft? Do they check boarding cards before you go down the shute?
They would put at least a couple Y pax in each raft to man the oars. Pre-departure beverages are at the option of the cabin crew, so most likely they would be skipped most of the time. Food and beverage service are somewhat reduced because the rafts aren't meant to hold a fully loaded trolley.