<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by PUCCI GALORE:
OK, let's open this out a bit. How many of you actually watch the whole safety video? Do you prefer it done manually with humour. I often switch it, and try and get everyone watching.</font>
Hi Pucs dear, how is you?
Onto the safety briefing, if it is on an aircraft type (and I will elaborate shortly) that I have been on before, I just ignore it and read my book.
When I say aircraft "type" I really mean "type" - my beloved Qantas operates 767-338's, and the emergency exits are all in the same spot on each and every one of them.
But Qantas also operates seven 767-336's which are on lease from BA. This is a different aircraft type, down to having exits in a different spot, etc. The first two or three times I flew on them, I paid attention - now I don't, I know where it all is.
Likewise, the first time I travel on a particular type (like I did a few weeks back with the delightful 717) I studied the safety card (to the amusement of the passenger sitting next to me), watched the safety briefing, etc. On the second flight, I merely watched the briefing. The third flight, I read my book.
This is something that those who fly frequently probably do, or at least those with any sense. But then, I am interested in aviation and aircraft, so at least I know when I am on a different aircraft type, most people probably don't.
Dave