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Passenger Guide: Is it safe to fly today? Know before you go.

Some red flags and caution flags that you can look for as a small airplane passenger to help you decide whether you wish to proceed with a planned flight are listed below.

Red Flags

  • Every seat contains a passenger.
  • You are planning to fly through a mountain pass or up a canyon.
  • There is snow, ice, or frost on the airplane.
  • You must arrive at your destination on schedule.
  • Your pilot is inexperienced, new to the airplane, or has not recently flown much.
  • Your pilot is reluctant to answer your questions.

Caution Flags

  • You will be flying in the mountains.
  • You will be flying in clouds, fog, smoke, or precipitation.
  • You will be flying at night.
  • You will be flying over a large body of water.
  • You will be flying on a hot day.

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