Passenger Briefings

Before takeoff the pilot in command must brief passengers on how to fasten and unfasten their safety belts and, where installed, shoulder harnesses, and must notify them to secure the belts for taxi, takeoff, and landing. A complete briefing goes further than the minimum. The common "SAFETY" outline covers Seat belts and seat position, Air vents and environment, Fire extinguisher and first aid, Exits and how the doors work, Traffic and talking (a sterile cockpit during critical phases), and Your questions. Covering emergency exits, no smoking, and what a passenger should and should not touch turns nervous first-timers into useful crew members.