Originally Posted by
Ldnn1
Really??
Personally I couldn't give two hoots whether there's one there or not. The chance of me ever being in a position to use one is so minuscule it really isn't worth concerning myself with.
Have there been any ditchings in recent history where lifejackets came in useful? The Hudson flight is the only one I know of and even there I don't think lifejackets saved anyone.
Spot on.
I'd rather a parachute under the seat.