Marisa Garcia The FAA encourages passengers to take an active role in aviation safety when they fly this summer. Here are the Top 5 Travel Tips and One Major No-No:
1. Pay attention to the flight attendant safety briefing at the beginning of your flight and read the safety briefing card. It could save your life in an emergency.
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2. Check with your airline to see when you can use Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs).
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3. Prevent in-flight injuries by following your airline’s carry-on bag restrictions.
This is also a good idea if you want to avoid having your picture show up on Twitter #carryonshame–like this person who appears not-so-ready for her summer holiday:
#CarryonShame Really! We are on a sml United Jet to Houston. pic.twitter.com/KM27m2Aj3H
— California Laura (@littlepeep09) June 19, 2014
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4. Buckle up. Keep yourself and your family safe by wearing a seatbelt at all times while seated.
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5. Use an approved child safety seat or device if your child weighs less than 40 pounds.
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The Major No-No from the FAA blew my mind. Frankly, I can’t understand why people don’t know this already. Fireworks and Flying do not mix.
Passengers and pilots: Remember that fireworks don't fly! http://t.co/LF3erTwT9I #4thofJuly #travel pic.twitter.com/zE8E6K0BXC
— The FAA (@FAANews) June 30, 2014
Featured Image: Summer Vacation via Pixabay
