Safety For Children Stressed By Administrator, FAs
The FAA and the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) announced
Monday they are teaming up to keep passengers safe when they fly
this summer. As the summer travel season begins, FAA Administrator
Randy Babbitt and AFA International President Veda Shook laid out a
series of safety tips for air travelers of all ages to keep in mind
when they board an airplane.
"Millions of people will take to the
skies this summer, and we are doing everything we can to keep air
travelers as safe as possible," said U.S. Transportation Secretary
Ray LaHood. "Passengers can help us by taking a few simple steps to
keep themselves and their loved ones safe."
"We're calling on passengers to take an active role in aviation
safety," said Administrator Babbitt. "We are committed to safety
and we are asking every passenger to take just a few minutes to
follow our safety tips and, most importantly, pay attention to your
flight and cabin crews."
Travelers can make their flight even safer by following these
- Pay attention to the flight attendant safety briefing at the
beginning of your flight and read the safety briefing card.
- Buckle up. Keep you and your family safe by wearing a seat belt
at all times while seated.
- Use an approved child safety seat or device if your child
weighs less than 40 pounds.
- Prevent in-flight injuries by following your airline's carry-on
- When it's time, turn off your personal electronic device
"As first responders in the cabin, a flight attendant's foremost
responsibility is to help protect the safety and security of our
passengers. Through comprehensive training and extensive
experience, flight attendants are well equipped to ensure
passengers arrive at their destination safely and securely," said
Passengers can find additional safety information and the latest
on airport status and delays online. The
site also contains a video demonstration on how to properly install
a child safety seat or device on an airplane.
In December 2010, a group of aviation stakeholders, known as the
Future of Aviation Advisory Committee (FAAC), delivered 23
recommendations to Secretary LaHood and Administrator Babbitt on
workforce development, competition and viability, financing of
aviation systems, environmental concerns, and safety. Based on some
of those recommendations, the FAA is stepping up efforts to educate
parents about the importance of using a child restraint for air