Safety briefings

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I subconsciously listen to the briefing to see if anything has changed in the briefing in previous flights etc, and I look up at the FA now and then to show I am paying some sort of attention. However, as some aircraft have different configurations the one thing I do pay attention to is where the exit doors are located.
 
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Mal said:
Now where is our Queensland based media expert for the quotable quotes and media fame? :D

You called :D - sorry, been otherwise engaged with work lately and no rest in sight.

I am Queensland based, but am not interested in being quoted using the age/occupation/name type attribution. I'm not worried about my comments here being used though.

As a frequent flyer, I pretty much know the Qantas (and Virgin Blue) safety briefing off by heart. Even though I know the briefing, I still look at the monitors and/or cabin crew while it happens. I think giving your attention to them is polite and also helps encourage others to do the same.

My personal annoyance is Exit Row seat occupants who are not paying attention during the briefing. In an emergency, they are required to assist with evacuations, and I want them to be very sure of what they need to do if we were to experience trouble.

I think the worst flights for passengers not paying attention are the early morning/evening shuttles to/from other capital cities. They tend to be full of "frequent flyers" trying to read their work notes or the paper or prepare for their meetings. These activities are often thought of as being more important than watching the same familiar briefing.

Thankfully Australia hasn't really had to deal with major commercial airline incidents involving Qantas/Virgin Blue/Jetstar. I think this breeds contempt and familiarity amongst the general public and especially those who fly frequently.

Good luck with the article. Make sure you drop back here and let us know the planned publishing date.

Totally agree with you. I either tend to get Row 4, 5 or Exit Row (when sitting in Y) or Row 2 or 3 in J. I enjoy watching the FA's do the safety briefing (not the least because some of them are worth watching) - sometimes if it's been a couple of weeks, then I am happy to re-connect.

I hope never to use the information I listen to, however better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.
 
Something I'd like to add, as someone who has done an emergency evacuation:

Remember what is upstairs, and use it. Yes, I'm referring to your brain. And don't panic. It is always a good idea to have an emergency evacuation planned out, even though it may not go to the plan you had in your mind.
 
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Yes. It looked like a lot more effort put into the graphic than the article.

I guess the OP didn't get any takers for attributable quote.
 
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