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Old Apr 29, 2019 | 5:30 am
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Originally Posted by RB211
I always check.

But there are other things you can do to improve your chances of surviving an "accident" that provide a larger "bang for the buck" and most have already been mentioned...

Knowing how to get to your nearest exits, both in front and behind, and on both sides (not something emphasized by safety demos/videos) with the plane in any orientation and without being able to see.
Knowing how to unbuckle your seat belt in any orientation and without being able to see.
Having near instant access to a smoke hood.
Wearing sturdy shoes and clothing that is not going to melt with extreme heat, during take-off and landing.

If your are actually in an "accident" YMMV!

rb211.
Are you suggesting passengers on a commercial flight should try to access a smoke hood? That’s not equipment supplied by airlines as a matter of course is it?
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