Air travel is one of the safest things in the world. According to the International Air Transport Association’s recent safety report, the all-accident rate in 2025 was a mere 1.32 per million flights. That amounts to 1 accident per 759,646 flights. But it is up to each and every single passenger, alongside working professionals, to make sure that it stays that way. If you refuse to listen to the flight staff and pilots, you might be putting everyone’s precious lives in danger, not just your own.
Aviation industry professionals took to an informative online thread to shed some light on the most important things that plane passengers should do, as well as the most dangerous behaviors to avoid. We’ve collected their top advice below, and we hope you’re taking notes.
