Air Safety

Many people feel very frightened when they travel by plane, but you may not know that, in fact, air travel is statistically the safest form of motorized transport known to man! Today it is estimated that there is only one fatality for every 2,000 million person-miles flown in the air. Accurate communication between the pilot and the ground is obviously fundamental for air safety, and indeed many accidents are caused when this information is inaccurate or provided too late. Four out of five accidents occur during take-off or landing procedures, that's why you must always seat with your seatbelt fastened during these procedures and you are not allowed to use electronic devices.

Another cause of accidents could be the presence of ice or snow on the wings, which increases the weight of the plane, requiring a higher speed to avoid stalling.

Engine failure rarely causes accidents in large aircraft because they operate with several engines, so an emergency landing is usually possible.

When an airplane flies through volcanic ash its engines can lose power completely. Today, meteorological information is so precise that airspace is simply closed in the presence of volcanic ash, as in the case of the eruptions in Iceland in 2010.

Aircraft safety is improving all the time. However it is important to read carefully and know all the safety indications on the passenger safety card.

Road and transportation: