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Be prepared: 4 tips for a safe airplane evacuation ✈️

Flying is extremely safe, but there are ways to make evacuations even safer and more efficient if you listen to instructions.

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Wed Jan 17 2024
 
Leave your stuff behind if you ever have to evacuate a plane.

Flying is extremely safe, but there are ways to make evacuations even safer and more efficient if you listen to instructions.

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