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From my fellow BA blogger Road Warriorette to recent news, it seems more and more people are getting hurt when they don’t need to. As a nation we finally get it that we all need to be buckled up when we drive. Even baggage handlers need to buckle up as it can mean life and death on the tarmac even for them!
So what are the risks for taking a casual attitude toward ALWAYS wearing your seat-belt when flying? I want you to look at these stories over the past year:
- Severe Turbulence Injures Four Aboard US Airways Flight
- I thought we were going down
- Turbulence injures three flight attendants
- 7 hurt due to turbulence on JetBlue flight
- 12 hurt when turbulence over La.
I think we all get the point right? I and my dear bride always ALWAYS always wear our belts. When sleeping they are on just a little bit loose. During takeoff and landing they are tight as directed.
I am not trying to lecture, well OK I am, but I love my readers and want you all safe. So please everyone buckle up when you fly! Thanks! – René
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Ever since the Aloha flight’s fuselage failure, I’ve always kept my belt fastened at all times, sign or no sign.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloha_Airlines_Flight_243
@Deirdre – txs for this. I had forgot about that one. Extreme example but yet one more reason to buckle up! – Rene
The only time mine is not fastened is in the bathroom.
This is why lap children make me extremely nervous as well. These events are rare, but they certainly aren’t unheard of. Always a good reminder.
I liked the fontier video. We have Frontier flights at FSD and I always enjoy their ads.
@mommypoints – it seems like we had a few good posts on that idea!
– Rene