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Do you ever find yourself puzzled by some of the rules on airplanes when flying? Like why durians aren’t allowed on planes, or why you can’t open the overhead bins during the flight? What’s that all about? Today we’re going to reveal the top 10 most confusing rules about flying — let’s take a look together!
→ To avoid hindering passenger evacuation
When I was a kid, I always ate or slept on planes, and I loved putting down the tray table in front of me. But the flight attendants would always ask me to put it away during takeoff and landing. Actually, it’s to prevent hindering passenger evacuation. According to research,if the seat back is not upright, it can delay passenger evacuation by 15 to 45 seconds, and also, when the plane hits the ground, having the seat back upright helps better protect passengers' bodies!
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→ To avoid carry-on luggage injuring others
This is something I’m often reminded of XD During takeoff, landing, or taxiing, flight attendants will always ask passengers to stow their carry-on luggage under the seat. It may feel uncomfortable, but this is to prevent your belongings from injuring other passengers or sliding into the aisle in case of turbulence, and of course, to ensure no one is put at risk during an emergency evacuation.
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→To avoid radio waves interfering with systems such as cabin pressure, compass orientation, navigation, and air-ground communication
Why are we asked to turn off our phones during takeoff and landing? It's because radio waves could potentially interfere with systems like cabin pressure, compass orientation, navigation, and air-ground communication. Of course, with advancements in technology, smaller communication devices are less likely to affect the aircraft these days, but larger ones, such as laptops, can still cause interference. In recent years, this rule has been gradually relaxed—now only requiring airplane mode to be activated, and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions to be turned off.
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→To avoid obstructing evacuation through the cabin doors
Flight attendants perform safety demonstrations before every flight. In an emergency, everyone needs to put on a life vest—but you must not inflate it inside the cabin. An inflated life vest takes up a lot of space and can block the aisles, hindering evacuation. If the cabin fills with water, an inflated vest will cause you to float to the top of the cabin, making it impossible to dive and escape through the doors!
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→To allow crew members and passengers to immediately assess the aircraft’s condition
I’m also frequently reminded about this rule, and truthfully, I love pulling down the window shade to sleep well during the flight. But the first 13 minutes after takeoff and the last 13 minutes before landing are when the likelihood of an accident is highest. Keeping the window shades open allows the crew and passengers to quickly notice any issues with the aircraft, helps passengers adjust to the light, and facilitates a faster evacuation if needed.
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→To avoid unpleasant odors affecting others, and to prevent accidents during evacuation
Though this rule might seem bizarre—who actually wants to fly barefoot?—it’s mainly due to concerns that foot odor could bother others, and more importantly, that being shoeless in an emergency evacuation could lead to injuries and delay your escape.
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Countries in Southeast Asia such as Malaysia and Thailand are abundant in durians, which are a favorite for many people. Actually, this regulation isn’t specifically targeted at durians—it applies to any items with strong odors, liquids, or corrosive substances that aren’t allowed on the plane. In particular, during hot weather, items that easily spoil or emit strong smells may be refused boarding. [⁄p]
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Lighters can only be carried on board, not checked in. If a lighter ignites while you’re carrying it, it can be spotted immediately—but if it happens in checked luggage, it’s a disaster. Also, be aware that different airports have varying regulations on lighters—many Chinese airlines completely prohibit them!
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Don’t bring luggage during an evacuation, and don’t carry sharp objects when disembarking from the aircraft. The evacuation slides are inflatable, and sharp objects could puncture them, preventing everyone from escaping. Of course, you should also remove any metal studs or high heels too!
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Power banks are one of the most common aviation safety prohibited items that travelers find hard to avoid. In recent years, there have been increasing reports of incidents involving rechargeable batteries. Some power banks are poorly designed and carry a risk of explosion. Ground staff will also remind you about them during check-in, and if the X-ray machine detects a power bank, you will be asked to remove it!
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It turns out that all those various rules on airplanes are in place to ensure passenger flight safety. Next time you fly, don’t forget to follow the rules — good aviation safety starts with you and me!
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