Originally Posted by
BicesterTerrier
Sorry if this sounds a daft question - how on earth can you have a pre-planned emergency?
I kind of figured the little pre take off chat the CC have with exit row occupants is to check that they are aware of their responsibilities in case of an emergency
Quite easily...
Something like a loss of hydraulic fluid, or a massive fuel leak, or landing gear not extending, or engine failure or fire etc...
We would have something called a
NITS briefing...
Nature: What the problem is.
Intention: What the pilots intend to do about it.
Time Available: How long till we "land".
Special Instructions: Anything particular, such as specifics we may experience in the cabin before landing or such...
At that time, you would, as passengers throughout the cabin, have a much more intensive safety briefing,
(L)BSEA:
(L) - Lifejacket: How to fit, and fitting it (Planned ditching only)
B - Brace Position: You would have to get into the brace position and demonstrate you know how to get into it.
S - Seat Belt: Hot to fasten and unfasten it.
E - Exits: Where they are, and your nearest exit.
A - Able Bodied Passengers, who would be selected on a criteria and briefed on how to operate the exits, move my lifeless body out of my crew seat if required and assist other passengers away from the aircraft.