Here's a surprising fact: The survival rate for accidents on US carrier flights is 95 percent. Another surprising fact: In accidents, airline passengers frequently get injured after the plane has come to a halt. If flight attendants (Fig. A) were allowed more latitude, they'd add these essential tips to their spiels about seat belts, motion discomfort bags, and tray tables. (If you're on your buddy's puddle jumper, ignore the one about the slides.)
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