Why can't you use your cell phone when boarding? Is smoking on board a ship okay? What "bad advice" should not be followed in flight? With these questions, we turned to experienced passengers. From their words, we have compiled a short selection of recommendations: what you can do on the plane, and what you shouldn’t.
Most of the questions are usually caused by mobile communications. Mobile phone must be turned off during takeoff and landing. This is about half an hour during takeoff and half an hour during landing. The fact is that the radio signal coming to the mobile can cause a malfunction in the navigation systems of the aircraft. Since 1991, about a hundred such cases have been recorded. For the same reasons, you cannot use a mobile phone in a turbulent zone.
Find out in advance if you can use mobile communications during the flight. Many European companies allow you to send SMS and use mobile Internet on planes, but this depends on which mobile operator you have.
As for other "smart devices", things are about the same. Most airlines allow the use of laptops, CD players and regular players during level flight. but when using a laptop on an airplane, be sure to turn off the search for Wi-Fi networks. This may interfere with the operation of the equipment. You cannot turn on your laptop during takeoff and landing. Also, some air carriers have their own corporate “fads”. For example, one European airline for a long time forbade passengers to use in-flight devices that contained a CD-ROM. The argument was that the laser beam devices were interfering with the normal operation of aircraft systems.
If you are taking hand luggage with you, place it in the overhead compartment directly above your seat. Do not scatter things all over the luggage compartment. It is better to put outerwear on hand luggage, and not next to it. It is unlikely that you will like it if someone puts their jacket on your legal luggage.
Do not get up while the "Fasten seat belts" sign is on. Believe me, it turns on not to scare passengers, but for more prosaic reasons.
You can change to an empty seat when the landing has already ended. Only then can you be sure that the chair is really empty. Alternatively, you can change seats already in flight.
Want to capture a flight in a photo? Take pictures from the window only after climbing. And do not take pictures of the crew until the end of the flight. This is not officially prohibited, but airline workers consider it a bad professional omen. By the way, about superstitions. There is such a sign - when boarding an airplane, you need to knock on the fuselage. Here it is not necessary for passengers to observe it - the plane will land perfectly without it. Checked.
Is it time to take a nap in a horizontal position? Lean back in your chair smoothly. It is unlikely that you will be pleased if the person sitting in front abruptly lowers the chair, literally falling on your knees. During your "manoeuvres" the passenger sitting behind is in the same position.
Strong-smelling perfumes, deodorants and hair sprays are best used on the ground, and after landing, and not before takeoff. There is not much space on the plane, and there are not so few people. Some of them may be allergic to hairspray or sensitive to strong odors. It is better to refrain from using chemicals in flight. In the United States, there was a case when a plane made an emergency landing because of a girl who painted her nails. Crew members considered the strong smell of acetone in the cabin to be a sign of potential danger.
Jokes like “Oh, the wing is dangling, it’s about to fall off” are perceived better on the ground than in flight. Among your neighbors there may be a person who is terrified of flying, and your words will provoke a new attack of fear in him. Anyone who has ever calmed down an aerophobe with a panic reaction knows what it is. Moreover, do not frighten the children flying with you. If you're invited to join a conversation, a funny or educational story about the place you're flying to is ideal.
Do I need to take off my shoes on the plane? If you have a long flight, it is better to take off your shoes. Without shoes, you will feel better because your feet swell on the plane. In addition, you will be uncomfortable in shoes if you decide to sleep. Of course, you should think about replacement socks or clean slippers in advance so as not to “ozonize” the air in the plane. If the flight takes 2-3 hours, it is not necessary to take off your shoes. But in this case, shoes should be as comfortable as possible. A spectacular appearance in the third hour of a flight is no longer important if you do not feel comfortable. Therefore, it is better to leave tight boots or high-heeled shoes at home, and go on a flight in ballet flats or sneakers.
Try to get out of your seat from time to time, especially on long flights. Walk around the cabin and do not be shy of other passengers. From a long stay in one position, the body becomes numb. You don't want your leg cramped or your back hurting, do you?
Do not use medicines in flight that greatly change the natural background of the body, drugs that reduce or increase blood pressure. The reaction of the body can be unpredictable, especially if you are flying for the first time. Ideally, such drugs should be eliminated 2-4 hours before the flight. Do not experiment in flight to "investigate unknown fluids." If you want to try cognac for the first time in your life, it is better to do it after landing. And do not forget that at an altitude of 9 thousand meters above the ground, alcohol acts faster and stronger.
The air in the cabin is very dry. This is not so good for the body, especially for the skin. Try to drink plenty of water during the flight. If you need to calm down and relax, peppermint tea will help.
Can you smoke on the plane? Russians usually consult with themselves and make an affirmative decision. The most common place for smoking on board an aircraft is the toilet. but European airlines do not allow smoking on planes. Even in the toilets. Usually there is a special fire alarm system. If she “smells” cigarette smoke and reacts to it, you will have to pay a fine.
All of the above boils down to one simple conclusion. In flight, as in ordinary life, it is worth showing the same attitude towards others that you feel good about yourself. At first glance, this is a banal common truth. But the simpler the wish, the more difficult it is sometimes to fulfill it.
Despite the fact that the air mode of transport is, according to statistics, one of the safest, each flight is stressful for the human body. And safety in an airplane depends not only on the professionalism, skills of all crew members and the serviceability of air transport, but also on the behavior of all passengers on board. To understand how to behave on board an airliner, everyone who wants to make a flight must know what safety rules must be observed on an airplane. In this article, we will explain the most basic ones that all passengers, without exception, must adhere to.
Follow all the instructions of the flight attendants exactly and do not forget to refresh yourself
Each flight of air transport can be conditionally divided into several main stages. On each passenger will need to follow the rules and perform the actions that the flight attendant says. The main steps are:
- lifting the plane into the sky;
- set by the airliner of the required height;
- moment of turbulence;
- direct flight;
- decline;
- landing of an airliner.
When moving from one stage to another, flight attendants will tell passengers what steps to take to make the flight completely safe.
Safety rules that everyone must follow
There are general rules of conduct on an airplane, which all passengers must unquestioningly observe:
- smoking is not allowed on board;
- you can drink alcoholic beverages, but only in moderation;
- It is strictly forbidden to take any narcotic substances;
- passengers must respect all crew members and people sitting next to them, otherwise they will be subject to fines or criminal penalties.
Only by observing the above flight rules, it will be possible to safely fly to your destination, while maintaining peace and order on board.
Before departure, flight attendants must conduct a brief briefing
What are the rules of conduct for children on board?
Air transport passengers are not only adults, but also children. It is for such people that special rules have been specially developed. And parents should explain to their child what their essence is and how important it is to observe them. Rules of behavior on an airplane for children include several sub-clauses:
- Parents should ensure that children do not go to the runway intended for take-off, do not enter special service rooms.
- Children are not allowed to travel on the aircraft unless accompanied by a flight attendant or an adult.
- If an emergency occurs, the instructions of the crew members should be strictly followed.
These include:
- without unfastening the seat belt, tilt your head as low as possible and clasp your knees with your hands. In this case, the legs should rest as firmly as possible on the floor;
- when landing an air transport, calmly exit the cabin through a hatch or an inflatable ladder;
- it is not allowed to leave the aircraft in any other way, as a jump from a height can lead to serious injuries and fractures.
In the event of a fire, parents should help children do the following:
- throw any outer clothing on them to protect them from smoke;
- help them lie down on the floor;
- if the flight attendants tell you to make your way to the exit, then use the crawling or crouching method for this;
- after the aircraft cabin is left, you need to move away from the airliner as far as possible, find a place for shelter, lie down in it, covering your head. This will help to avoid dire consequences if the burning plane explodes.
Of course, children are not able to follow all the rules of conduct on their own, so parents or the passenger accompanying them should help them in this.
What are the rules for taking off and landing aircraft?
Everyone must follow the rules on an airplane at every stage, but it is especially necessary to highlight those that are provided for at the most crucial moments - during takeoff and landing of an airliner. All actions that the flight attendant will say should be performed immediately, namely:
- Unplug all electronic devices on board, including mobile phones. This action is necessary in order to eliminate any interference with the normal operation of aircraft navigation instruments.
- The back of the seat will need to be placed vertically, which will help not to block the passage for passengers sitting behind if an emergency occurs.
- The table located in front needs to be collected, all heavy objects put in a safe place, fastened with a seat belt. These actions are necessary in order not to harm yourself and the passengers sitting next to you if the landing is hard or the plane is forced to brake sharply.
- The curtains covering the porthole need to be opened so that the eyes can get used to the lighting.
- Once in the zone of turbulence, you should remain calm, in no case should you panic.
This feeling does not mean that the plane is starting to fall, these are just natural air currents through which the transport must pass according to the previously laid course. And the intensity of the flow is affected by the cyclone and clouds, as well as the climatic layer of the atmosphere. That is, if the weather conditions are difficult, it is felt quite strongly. In the event of an emergency, flight attendants will notify passengers without fail and explain what actions need to be taken.
After the air transport has landed, it is impossible to unfasten the belt, leave your seat and take luggage until permission is received from the crew. Landings can be hard, and braking can be quite harsh, so such people can suffer serious injuries and bruises.
The safety rules on the plane, of course, must be observed, but, in addition, you can use several recommendations and rules of etiquette that will make it much easier to reschedule the flight:
- before the flight, you should not use harsh perfumes or toilet water, as passengers may experience an allergic reaction, which can be provoked by a pungent smell and nervous tension;
- you should not take medicines that lower or, on the contrary, increase pressure, since during the flight the difference in the atmospheric column will be strongly felt;
- it is best to drink natural juices or purified water in flight and refrain from coffee or strong tea;
- those who have dry skin are advised to lubricate it with a nourishing cream, and carry drops for the nose and eyes;
- medical special stockings are recommended for those who have been diagnosed with varicose veins.
If the rules of conduct on the plane and the rules of etiquette are followed, then a comfortable flight can be ensured not only for yourself, but also for the passengers sitting next to you, as well as for the entire crew of the airliner.
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Any journey is a joyful and slightly exciting event, it always brings new sensations and expands horizons. Before you get to one or another corner of our country and beyond its borders, you have to make a flight. To do this, you need to know the rules of conduct on board the aircraft.
Important information
Let's outline the main aspects that every passenger should know.
- In the cabin of the aircraft, each passenger must take his seat. You can not block the passage and prevent other passengers from going to their seats.
- Carry-on luggage must be properly positioned. To do this, there are special shelves above the seats, which must be carefully closed so that they do not accidentally open during the flight when entering the turbulence zone. Do not allow any of the passengers to be injured.
- Hand luggage can be placed under the seat in front of the seat, if dimensions allow.
- Passengers should familiarize themselves with the memo on how to act in case of emergency, which is located in the pocket of the seat in front of them.
- It is necessary to listen to the information of the flight attendant, who introduces the location of emergency exits, the rules for using an oxygen mask, and also tells how to properly fasten the belt and behave throughout the flight.
- During takeoff, the seats must be in an upright position, the passenger must be fastened.
- As soon as the aircraft reaches the desired height, a corresponding message will appear on the scoreboard. In order to avoid unpleasant situations, it is recommended not to unfasten the seat belts throughout the flight.
Mobile phones and other gadgets should be turned off during takeoff and landing, as well as, if necessary, during the flight, if such information is received from the pilot. After the crew commander has reported that the aircraft has gained altitude, you can move around the cabin if necessary (for example, if you need to visit the toilet).
What is impossible?
In addition to the rules, there are also restrictions. On board the aircraft it is prohibited:
- smoking (this also applies to electronic cigarettes);
- drink alcoholic beverages (with the exception of those offered by flight attendants);
- create a situation that poses a threat to others;
- violate the comfort of other passengers by inappropriate behavior.
Otherwise, the flight attendant has the right to take action and pass the relevant information to law enforcement. During the flight, each passenger is required to comply with the order. The requirements of the aircraft commander must be fulfilled unquestioningly.
Jokes, as well as deliberately false reports about impending terrorist attacks, qualify as a crime for which you can be punished by a fine of up to two hundred thousand rubles.
If a passenger behaves inappropriately, insults passengers or flight attendants, gets into a fight, he can be removed from the board, the crew commander will have to make an emergency landing. Passengers must be polite to each other: rules of etiquette are obligatory. On the places located near the emergency exit, it is impossible to place:
- children under the age of twelve;
- pregnant women;
- passengers with animals;
- people with disabilities.
In the event of an emergency, passengers in these seats must assist the crew. Therefore, you need to be prepared for the fact that the flight attendant may ask you to take another seat.
What does a beginner need to know?
If you are going to fly for the first time, you need to know that you should arrive at the airport three hours before check-in. Most airlines conduct online check-in for their flights in advance, but for the first time it is more difficult to do, so it is better to go through the whole procedure at the airport.
- The airport building is easy to navigate. In the waiting rooms, boards are lit, which indicate all flights and the numbers of counters where check-in is made for a particular flight.
- After check-in, you need to go to the landing, where the airport staff will always tell you the algorithm of actions if there are any difficulties.
- On the plane itself, you may have to experience sensations that were previously unfamiliar.
- During takeoff and landing, it can lay ears, which is associated with a pressure drop. There is nothing wrong with this, you need to have candy with you, then this period is easier to endure, it does not last long. As soon as the plane gains altitude, everything will return to normal.
Children are especially uncomfortable. Older children can be distracted by playing games or reading books. It is better to rock the kids, so it will be calmer for both them and their parents. During the flight, you can watch a movie, listen to music, many companies offer such services. No less exciting activity is to look out the window.
During the flight, passengers are offered soft drinks and hot breakfasts, lunches or dinners, depending on the time of the flight. During the flight, situations may arise when the aircraft enters the turbulence zone (the aircraft begins to shake). Do not panic at such moments: turbulence does not pose a threat to passengers. At these moments, it is important to follow the recommendations of the aircraft commander (fasten your seat belts and do not leave your seat).
When the plane lands, the discomfort may recur. It is strictly forbidden to leave your seat before landing and a complete stop of the aircraft. At the end of the flight, you should carefully inspect your seat and luggage rack so as not to forget your things on board.
Don't be in a hurry to get out. Flight attendants will let you know when you can leave the plane.
Our travel tips will help you learn how to behave at the airport and on the plane so that everything goes smoothly and without inconvenience.
To begin with, if you are given a choice of several seats in the cabin, it is better to take an emergency exit seat and see how spacious it is. When you have to make a long flight, feel free to walk around the cabin, of course, if it is allowed. One more small recommendation, after which we will proceed to a detailed review: place heavy things under the seat.
How to behave at the airport:
1. Nobody likes to go through any procedures at the airport. People are annoyed, which means that conflict situations may arise “from scratch”. Keep calm.
2. When standing in line, do not rush the passengers in front. You will soon move forward, but for now, stay behind the indicated line on the floor.
3. Why download rights if you don't know them? Find out about your airline's rules. For example, when flying with children, ask if it is possible to check in out of turn?
4. Are you waiting for your luggage? Watch out for the kids! Perhaps they do not allow passengers to pick up luggage that is on the conveyor belt. Heavy baggage? Smile at the found assistant among ordinary passengers, and ask him to help you.
5. It also happens that someone else's luggage is taken away instead of their own. This is not happening maliciously! It is enough to tie a bright ribbon to the handle of your suitcase so as not to confuse anything.
6. Do not yell at airline employees! Something happened? Remain calm and you will definitely be helped.
Let's see how to behave on an airplane?
1. Do you put your hand luggage on the top shelf? Do not forget that you are not alone, so do not block the passage. Also, do not occupy the armrest of a neighbor and do not lean on the seat in front, so as not to disturb the other passenger. It is better to warn the neighbors in advance about what you are going to do.
2. When you want to recline the chair back, make sure that the neighbor at the back does not recline the table, because there can always be a glass of tea or coffee on it.
3. Calculate the time for going to the toilet. Don't go to the toilet during a food cart delivery or "drowsy hour".
4. Do not use perfume and do not take off your shoes - you still need to respect other people. The only thing you need to do is to wear socks that are issued for long-haul flights.
5. Can't sleep? Try not to disturb the sleep of others.
6. Many people think: “How to behave on an airplane when flying with children?”. Just explain to them what is not worth doing, and what is vice versa is allowed. Prepare them before flying.
7. Decide at home how you will keep your little ones entertained - with cartoons, video games, books, homework, or easy-to-clean toys. The ideal option is coloring and felt-tip pens.
8. Take some lollipops with you! When the plane is taking off and landing, they will be indispensable, as they will help at the moment when the ears are blocked due to pressure drops.
Finally, in order to make the flight on the plane more comfortable, I would like to give valuable advice to travelers: buy a pillow under the neck for good rest and a blindfold especially for flights.
The passenger of any transport is familiar with the situation when the trip becomes unbearable because of people sitting in neighboring places. The aircraft is no exception to the general rule. Crew responsibilities are clearly defined. For example, the captain is part of the flight crew team. The captain is the "first person" on the plane. All responsibility for the incident lies with him. The 2nd pilot helps to fly the aircraft to the captain. Flight attendants, led by flight attendants, provide passengers with comfortable conditions during flights.
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Treat the crew members politely and with a smile, then they will answer you the same. Flight attendants and flight attendants, in fact, are service personnel. That is why they have developed special rules of behavior and the secrets of its observance. Follow all the points and you will help flight attendants and stewardesses by making their work less stressful. Cheap air tickets for any flights can be purchased on our website.
The list of undesirable actions that will make aircraft personnel treat themselves differently than they would like, consists of the following items:
- do not press the call button for minor reasons;
- do not ask flight attendants or flight attendants about their wages;
- no need to tip;
- look after your baby yourself and do not try to make a nanny out of a flight attendant for your child;
- do not throw your legs into the front seats;
- do not complain unreasonably about the menu;
- all things that you take with you, put in the shelves specially designated for this at the top, and not under the chair.
The first point is a fairly simple rule that is easy to explain. Crew members walk around the cabin once every 10 minutes and ask if you need any help. The call button was created for emergency situations when urgent assistance from a flight attendant is required and you cannot press it for any reason. Many people think that representatives of such professions are very rich people and try to find out as much as possible about their wealth. In fact, this is not the case and they may receive less wages than you.
Offering a tip to a flight attendant is also considered bad manners. Also, when traveling with a child, keep an eye on him yourself. You can ask flight attendants about the availability of free baby food.
It is impolite to ask people for something that is not part of their official duties. Always address the flight attendants with a smile and clearly explain your wishes.
General rules of conduct
Relatively to the flight attendants politely and with understanding, because they are trying to make your stay on the aircraft as comfortable as possible. Be sure to follow all the instructions that you are told at the beginning of the flight.
The landing time is the most difficult for the conductors, so do not try to quickly get off the plane immediately and always fasten your seat belts. In any case, you will have time to leave the aircraft. Also, listen to the advice that the crew representatives give you, and your trip will be the most comfortable!
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