Do you know what an Aircraft safety card is? Yes, a printed document that
instructs the passengers. The instructions are mainly about how to handle the
various types of emergency conditions that might arise during the time of
flight. Although with the pace of technology, there has been a huge awareness
among the passengers about the emergency safety procedures, yet the printed
documents cannot be overlooked. Safety cards are a prime example of it. The emergency
instructions are handed to the passengers along with a peace of mind before the
flight takes off.
The airlines provide the safety cards for all the commercial flights
and they are placed in the back pocket of the seat in front of each passenger.
Before the taking off the flight, the safety demonstrations are given by the
cabin crew or by means of a video presentation. The main object is to guide the
passengers with the safety protection equipments so that they can familiarize themselves before
the flight takes off.
The safety cards are often laminated and they are robust enough to be
handled by the different passengers. The instructions are specific as per the
model of the airplane. The contents of the safety card are normally found in
the form of pictures as well as graphical illustrations. Some of the
instructions include dealing with depressurization, opening the emergency exit door,
or inflating life rafts in the event of a water landing, etc.
