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Oct 30, 2016, 10:43 am
#2236
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Having recently flown CX and QF, they seemed to make a point of telling passengers to contact the crew if they lose their phone down the seat, and not to move their chair. Seems very sensible advise considering what can happen with Lithium batteries when punctured. I can't say I've heard this warning on BA. Is it an area cabin crew have much training in? What is procedure on BA if someone does damage a phone? Are fireproof pouches/bags carried onboard?
Oct 30, 2016, 10:45 am
#2237
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We have been making an announcement about this for a couple of months now, our fire training includes our procedure for crushed phones and lithium battery fires.
Oct 30, 2016, 10:49 am
#2238
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That probably explains why I haven't heard it, last few months have been CX, QF, MH. Thanks for the answer.
Oct 30, 2016, 11:09 am
#2239
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They illuminate along with a bong upon gear down. The double bong pre-take-off is manual for imminent takeoff, the post takeoff bong is gear up and the lights turn off.
Oct 30, 2016, 11:21 am
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I like when the gear goes up and the lights go out... I like a dark cabin at night.
Oct 30, 2016, 2:59 pm
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I've done a few flights with Sri Lankan Airlines in the last few weeks. Each time in the run up to landing, I noticed that after securing the cabin, the cabin crew make an announcement and remind everyone of the exits once more.
Does anyone know why Sri Lanlkan have chosen to do this, when other airlines (such as BA!) don't do a similar pre-landing exits reminder?
Does anyone know why Sri Lanlkan have chosen to do this, when other airlines (such as BA!) don't do a similar pre-landing exits reminder?
We also get reminded that the exit signs are green on certain aircraft. But that's just because we're special.
Oct 30, 2016, 3:22 pm
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Oct 31, 2016, 4:05 am
#2243
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The cabin crew go and stand where they would during pre-departure safety briefing, and point out the exits again as they're making the reminder announcement
Oct 31, 2016, 6:36 am
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Interesting but my opinion slightly over the top.
Oct 31, 2016, 6:45 am
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Perhaps over the top.
Topically, and more important may be reminding people that in the event of an evacuation, people should take nothing with them.
People often comply more readily when they understand why there is a rule rather than just what the rule is. Perhaps the safety video (although 5 minutes already), should spend 10 seconds explaining why this is important. It seems every emergency evaculation of late has video of people removing items from the lockers and walking on the tarmac with roller cases in tow.
I appreciate that in an emergency people may not act rationally, but if you are going to remind passengers of anything, this may be more pertinent.
Topically, and more important may be reminding people that in the event of an evacuation, people should take nothing with them.
People often comply more readily when they understand why there is a rule rather than just what the rule is. Perhaps the safety video (although 5 minutes already), should spend 10 seconds explaining why this is important. It seems every emergency evaculation of late has video of people removing items from the lockers and walking on the tarmac with roller cases in tow.
I appreciate that in an emergency people may not act rationally, but if you are going to remind passengers of anything, this may be more pertinent.
Oct 31, 2016, 1:30 pm
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Sorry if this has been asked before but I can't find anything in searching.
I'm wondering what the logic is for running a A380 and 77W from both HKG and SIN so close together? Is there really the load to support both? Particularly HKG which doesn't continue onto Aus like SIN does.
I'm wondering what the logic is for running a A380 and 77W from both HKG and SIN so close together? Is there really the load to support both? Particularly HKG which doesn't continue onto Aus like SIN does.
Oct 31, 2016, 1:38 pm
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Perhaps over the top.
Topically, and more important may be reminding people that in the event of an evacuation, people should take nothing with them.
People often comply more readily when they understand why there is a rule rather than just what the rule is. Perhaps the safety video (although 5 minutes already), should spend 10 seconds explaining why this is important. It seems every emergency evaculation of late has video of people removing items from the lockers and walking on the tarmac with roller cases in tow.
I appreciate that in an emergency people may not act rationally, but if you are going to remind passengers of anything, this may be more pertinent.
Topically, and more important may be reminding people that in the event of an evacuation, people should take nothing with them.
People often comply more readily when they understand why there is a rule rather than just what the rule is. Perhaps the safety video (although 5 minutes already), should spend 10 seconds explaining why this is important. It seems every emergency evaculation of late has video of people removing items from the lockers and walking on the tarmac with roller cases in tow.
I appreciate that in an emergency people may not act rationally, but if you are going to remind passengers of anything, this may be more pertinent.
Oct 31, 2016, 1:42 pm
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The two LHR-HKG flights depart a couple hours apart, on the way back the first flight cannot depart earlier as it would get into LHR before the curfew ends. Regarding the second one there is no point sending it later (would you prefer leaving at midnight or 2am)?
There was a day flight back from HKG I believe but it performed very poorly.
There was a day flight back from HKG I believe but it performed very poorly.
Oct 31, 2016, 4:34 pm
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Sorry if this has been asked before but I can't find anything in searching.
I'm wondering what the logic is for running a A380 and 77W from both HKG and SIN so close together? Is there really the load to support both? Particularly HKG which doesn't continue onto Aus like SIN does.
I'm wondering what the logic is for running a A380 and 77W from both HKG and SIN so close together? Is there really the load to support both? Particularly HKG which doesn't continue onto Aus like SIN does.
Oct 31, 2016, 7:08 pm
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And yes, there certainly is the demand for it...
Since going onto the A380, I have done more HKG and SIN flights than I care to remember, and they are always full. A could have had a smattering of empty seats, mainly in WT, but never more than 15-20 out of 300 on the A380, so pretty good load factor.
Not to say that the seat revenue would be amazing, we are not privy to that.
Since going onto the A380, I have done more HKG and SIN flights than I care to remember, and they are always full. A could have had a smattering of empty seats, mainly in WT, but never more than 15-20 out of 300 on the A380, so pretty good load factor.
Not to say that the seat revenue would be amazing, we are not privy to that.