Carry-on baggage during an emergency evacuation
Carry-on baggage is a threat to personal safety during an evacuation, so how does it get managed to save the lives of everyone?
Entries by Donald Wecklein
Flight attendant jumpseat weight limit
What is the weight capacity limit of a flight attendant jumpseat, and are there any other considerations that limit a person from being able to be a flight attendant based on their size?
Carry-on baggage
Carry-on baggage – an unpopular perspective, but worthy of discussion. One way to expedite emergency evacuations would be to promote passengers to put their valuables in small carry-on baggage kept at their feet. Don’t react, read.
Minimum height to be a flight attendant
Is there a minimum height requirement to work as a flight attendant? Are there any factors that can affect the minimum height requirement that some airlines list on job postings?
Secure your galley
We all get taught galley security and I understand why it needs to be done, but what’s the worst thing that could possibly happen?
Blankets used during takeoff & landing
Can a passenger wrap a blanket around themselves during takeoff and landing?
Window shades open for takeoff and landing
Are window shades required by regulation to be open for takeoff and landing?
Commuting flight attendants and luggage
How many bags can a commuting flight attendant bring with them on board an aircraft? Does it matter if the flight attendant is in uniform or not?
Are safety information cards required for every seat?
How many safety information cards are required in each seat row?