Originally Posted by
dcpatti
Just wondering if there was a list somewhere of which aircraft have the lap-child oxygen masks and life vests in which rows? After a couple of really unpleasant lap child experiences recently (including one in first whose mother thought it was "cute" when Junior grabbed at her coffee and spilled it all over me), I would really like to steer clear of little ones whenever possible. I am not trying to start another children-in-first thread (although I will rant about it gladly) and I know it's often the parents who are the problem for not supervising the kids, etc. Just trying to keep their world and mine separate if I can
So I know on the ERJ 170/175 that Republic flies for USAirways Express, the "extra" oxygen mask and life vest is found in even-numbered rows only, and I can book odd-numbered rows to decrease my chance of being seated next to a lap child. I know none of this matters if they don't enforce it but on some recent flights, they've been pretty aggressive about making sure the little ones are seated where the right safety equipment is. Anyway every little bit helps...
So anyone know where the exta oxygen masks and life vests are stationed on other aircraft types?
Apologies if the thread already exists--- it didn't turn up in my search
Thanks much!!!
Actually on the 170/5 there are o2 masks in every row on both sides. The life vests are on the right side every even row. But and I do mean But, we can move the life vests to where ever the child is. Most of the F/A's that are new know that it can be placed where ever they are on the plane. Most of the Seniors that haven't been to recurrent training don't know that it can be moved. Also if the plane is not full meaning that there are enough seat cushions for each passenger and the lap child we do not have to move the vest to their seat.
On mainline aircraft I know that there are enough o2 masks on each side or 4 passengers on each side. I don't know about life vests.
Something that you can do if the F/A doesn't move them ask if you can be moved. I don't mind trying to find you or her another seat. I am generally proactive about getting families and parents towards the back. It may sound horrible to the "prefered" parents out there, but being able to quickly get to clean up materials benefits everyone. As well as water and juice.