Survival tips that could save your life during an Airplane crash

Surviving a traumatic event like a plane crash needs preparation even before you book your tickets and extend till you have completely recovered from the physical and mental trauma. Here are some tips that increase your chance of survival during a plane crash.

Book the safest seats – This might seem questionable since the entire plane is crashing. But, there are statistically tested seats that hold better chances of survival. Usually, the back seats of the plane get the least impact, and have proven to have almost 32% more survival rate during a plane crash.

Dress for survival and not occasion – Flying in a plane is not an occasion, rather yet another means of commute, so dress to protect yourself from cool winds, heat exposures, lack of oxygen and low cabin pressure. Opt for cotton or wool based clothes and remember to wear shoes instead of your fancy footwear which could potentially slow you down during a crisis.

Focus on the Safety instructions – Safety instructions are briefed just to make sure that all the passengers have an equal chance of survival during a mishap. Missing out on these crucial instructions will most likely cost your life at times of an airplane crisis.

Prepare yourself with survival techniques – Before boarding ensure to read and learn survival skills and techniques and hacks that will help you save yourself during a crash.

Pack an emergency kit – Emergency kit or a waterproof fanny pack with your emergency details, instructions, documents and medications and instructions on how to administer them, along with the notes on your allergies need to be packed and kept handy to look out for any unfortunate events.