Have you noticed that flight attendants try to avoid contact with passengers and each other during takeoff and landing? There is a reason behind this. I also do want to explain why it is important for passengers to avoid communicating with flight attendants during these phases. Well, except if it is a medical emergency or something you noticed.
Why take-off and landing?
Takeoff and landing are usually the most dangerous phases in a flight. As you will notice, most crashes happen during these two phases. Flight attendants put their full concentration on the situation. Their senses are at full alert. They assess the takeoff and landing situation by listening to any strange noise, they look outside and check for any fire, they are observant of any unusual vibration or movement in the cabin, and they observe the action of the aircraft.
Why concentration is very important
As for safety professionals, reaction time and knowing what to do is very important for every cabin crew. By concentrating and focusing on the situation, flight attendants will know right away what to do in case of an emergency like terrain or water landing. They can easily spring into action without allowing their emotions to take over their better judgment. They know where to position themselves in order to evacuate all passengers in less than 90 seconds.
When they notice fire or smoke in the engines or the cabin, they report these to the captain right away. If they hear strange or unusual noises, they report these right away to the flight deck crew so they can make necessary decisions to ensure the safety of all on board.
Concentrating hard and being very observant of the situation will allow flight attendants to foresee any upcoming emergencies where they can prepare themselves to spring into action.
During the critical phases of take-off and landing situations, please do not press the call bell or avoid talking to your cabin crew. Unless you need medical assistance immediately or you notice smoke or see something unusual on the wings or engine, please avoid calling or talking to your cabin crew. Allow them to concentrate first. It is part of their job. This was part of their training, and it was all for our safety.
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