Originally Posted by
stefanb01
That is very interesting - I didn't know about the No Smoking flashing signal. They don't mention that in the pre-flight video (I know, b/c I was sure to watch the whole thing when we took off on Tues), but I wonder if that's what the lead FA was referring to...
Sorry - I got stuff muddled up. It is not the no smoking sign it is the seat belt sign and it only flashes in a prepared ditching/emergency landing to advise when to brace and you would be notified of this in a emergency situation briefing prior to landing.
In a situation where the brace command is not expected to be used (like this) either a PA will come from the flight deck or if a cabin crew member feels it is necessary to brace, they can start yelling the command, and if heard by other crew, they will repeat the command.
The brace command will never be made over the PA if made by cabin crew - it will only ever be yelled.