Safety and Security

An incident involves damage to the aircraft, while an accident involves no damage.

An incident is a minor event without serious injury, while an accident results in serious injury, death, or significant aircraft damage.

An incident requires emergency landing, while an accident occurs only during takeoff.

An incident is caused by human error, while an accident is caused by weather conditions.

A runway excursion with no injuries or aircraft damage

A mid-air collision resulting in fatalities

A crash landing with serious injuries and aircraft destruction

A fuel tank explosion during a flight

Safety focuses on preventing accidents, while security focuses on preventing intentional threats.

Safety deals with baggage handling, while security deals with passenger comfort.

Safety ensures customer satisfaction, while security ensures quick boarding.

Safety is concerned with flight delays, while security is concerned with cabin cleanliness.

Inspecting aircraft for mechanical failures before takeoff

Monitoring the cabin for turbulence during flight

Screening passengers for prohibited items at security checkpoints

Providing oxygen masks in case of cabin depressurization

Stay calm and follow the instructions of the crew

Argue with the hijacker

Call family members on the phone

Move to the back of the plane immediately

Carrying a passport

Unattended baggage in the airport

Using the airport lounge

Checking in online

To inform passengers about the flight route

To ensure passengers understand safety procedures in case of emergencies

To teach passengers how to use onboard entertainment

To introduce the crew

To reduce noise from the cabin

To provide extra protection during flight

To prevent unauthorized access to the cockpit

To store additional equipment

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

United Nations (UN)

Boarding pass collection

Weather monitoring

Screening passengers and luggage for prohibited items

Announcing flight delays