Which lifevest should a flight attendant use during ditching demonstrations?

Which lifevest should a flight attendant use during ditching demonstrations?

• A. Crew lifevest
• B. Inflatable lifevest
• C. Passenger lifevest
• D. Standard lifevest

Answer: (A)

In ditching demonstrations, the gear you wear should be the one you would actually use in a real water landing. The crew lifevest is designed to fit a flight attendant’s uniform, stay secure during a frantic evacuation, and include features that help you assist passengers and stay visible in the water (such as a crotch strap, whistle, and light). Passenger, inflatable, or standard lifevests may not have the same secure fit or crew-focused features, so the demonstration uses the crew lifevest to reflect true procedures and equipment.

In ditching demonstrations, the gear you wear should be the one you would actually use in a real water landing. The crew lifevest is designed to fit a flight attendant’s uniform, stay secure during a frantic evacuation, and include features that help you assist passengers and stay visible in the water (such as a crotch strap, whistle, and light). Passenger, inflatable, or standard lifevests may not have the same secure fit or crew-focused features, so the demonstration uses the crew lifevest to reflect true procedures and equipment.