1. Fly on Nonstop Routings- Most accidents occur during the takeoff, climb, descent, and landing phase of flight.  Flying nonstop reduces exposure to these most accident prone phases of flight.
2. Choose a Larger Aircraft- Currently, aircrafts with more than 30 passenger seats were all designed and certified under the strictest regulations.  Also, in the unlikely even of a serious accident, larger aircrafts provide a better opportunity for passenger survival.
3. Pay Attention to the Preflight Briefing- Although the information seems repetitious, the locations of the closest emergency exits may be different depending on the aircraft that you fly on and seat you are in.
4. Keep the Overhead Storage Bin Free of Heavy Articles- Overhead storage bins may not be able to hold very heavy objects during turbulence, so if you are another passenger have trouble lifting an article into the bin, have it stored elsewhere.
5. Keep Your Seatbelt Fastened- Keeping the belt on when you are seated provides that extra protection you might need if the plane hits unexpected turbulence.
6. Listen to the Flight Attendants- The primary reason flight attendants are on an aircraft is for safety, so if one of them asks you to do something like fasten your seat belts, do it first and ask questions later.
7. Don’t Bring any Hazardous Material- There are rather long lists of hazardous materials that are not allowed, but common sense should tell you that you shouldn’t bring gasoline, corrosives, poisonous gases and other such items on the aircraft unless they were allowed by the airline and shipped in a proper container.
8. Let the Flight Attendant Pour Your Hot Drinks- Flight attendants are trained to handle hot drinks like coffee or tea in a crowded aisle on a moving aircraft, so allow them to pour the drink and hand it to you.
9. Don’t Drink Too Much- The atmosphere in an airliner cabin is pressurized to about the same altitude as Denver, so any alcohol you consume will affect you more strongly than at sea level.
10. Keep Your Wits About You- In the unlikely event that you are involved in an emergency situation such as a precautionary emergency evacuation, follow the directions of the flight attendants and flight crew and exit the aircraft as quickly as possible.

Tell Your Story

Now, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has a new contest to see how Angelnoes are using their time. Their new contest, “Miss Traffic,” lets participants submit 100-word stories about how they’ve used their time on the Metro. Finalists will be featured in short videos on metro.net, where readers will get to pick the winner. Finalists will also be honored at a press event and receive a free T-shirt.

On the Road

Of course, at National Transport, LLC, we’re on the clock when we’re on the road. We keep our mind on the safety of our cargo, other people on the road, and of course, our carriers. We build carrier confidence through service that’s quick, efficient, and most of all, safe. But if you’re in Los Angeles and you know what it’s like to listen to an MP3 or write a novel in your head while you’re on the metro…give this contest a shot! 100 words or less could make you a local hero.