Disney4me Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 Do you know about this rule of what NOT to do during an emergency on an airplane? Flying Southwest While you’re in preparation for your next trip to Walt Disney World, you might want to be aware of what you shouldn’t do in case of an emergency (which hopefully never happens)! According to Business Insider, an American Airlines jet recently caught fire shortly after landing at the Denver airport. Everyone seemed to have evacuated just fine, with 12 of the 172 passengers on board getting sent to the hospital with minor injuries. A photo caught the evacuated passengers standing on the wing of the plane, with their bags in their hands. ©Business Insider They might not have been aware at the time — but they were breaking one of the MOST important safety rules! Flight attendants explain before take-off that carry-ons MUST be left behind in the event of an emergency. This is to make sure of a quick evacuation process. It is a federal regulation that everyone must evacuate a plane during an emergency in 90 seconds. Southwest Cabin Geoffrey Thomas, an aviation expert, previously stated to Business Insider, “You’ve got to get all the passengers out in 90 seconds. Now, we’re seeing evacuations taking six and seven minutes because passengers insist on taking their bags.” Be safe when traveling It has been proven that attempting to get your bag when evacuating, can be life-or-death in certain situations. According to Business Insider, a Russian airliner crash-landed and caught fire in Moscow, killing 41 of the 78 passengers and crew, in 2019. Many of the survivors were seen with their bags in hand, which aviation experts believe stalled evacuation. Luggage On the flip side, when a Japan Airlines jetliner collided with a smaller plane on the Tokyo runway, all 379 (5 times more than that of the Russian plane) survived. Aviation experts believe part of the reason was because passengers ditched their luggage. Window seat When you take your next trip to Disney World, make sure you remember this rule, as it can be life saving during an emergency. Yes, it can be hard to leave all those Disney essentials, goodies, and merchandise! But, life is more important! Main Street Make sure to stay safe and enjoy your next trip to Disney! To stay up to date with all the latest Disney news, be sure to follow us at Disney Food Blog. Orlando Airport’s 7 Most Unexpected Rules Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Lightning Lanes Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe Were you able to get some helpful information from this? Let us know in the comments!The post WARNING! Do NOT Break This Airplane Rule When Traveling first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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