What is a pre-flight briefing?

Pre-flight briefing is to introduce passengers to the safety functions and emergency procedures on the plane, aiming at ensuring that passengers know how to act correctly in an emergency. The main contents of the pre-flight briefing are as follows:

1. Mission overview: This section will briefly introduce the purpose, starting point, ending point and possible alternate airports of this flight. The crew will explain to the passengers whether this is a domestic flight or an international flight and provide the approximate flight duration.

2. Flight plan and route: In this part, the crew will introduce the planned flight route, including the scheduled waypoint, flight altitude and estimated flight time. In addition, it will briefly explain the important geographical features that may be encountered during the flight, such as mountains, rivers or lakes.

3. Weather conditions and forecast: The crew will report the current weather conditions at the departure point and destination, as well as the weather forecast during the flight. This will help passengers to understand the climatic conditions they may face in flight and make corresponding preparations.

4. Crew tasks: In this part, the crew will introduce their duties and responsibilities. Including captain, co-pilot, flight attendant, etc. Let passengers know who to ask for help in an emergency.

5. Aircraft condition inspection: The crew will assure passengers that the aircraft has undergone strict inspection and maintenance before taking off to ensure that it is in a seaworthy state. This section will also introduce some basic aircraft systems and functions, such as oxygen system and emergency slide.

6. Emergency measures: At the briefing before the flight, the crew will introduce the emergency measures on the plane in detail, including how to use the oxygen mask correctly and how to use the emergency slide. In addition, it will also emphasize the basic skills of self-help and mutual rescue in an emergency.

7. Communication and navigation equipment: This part will introduce the communication and navigation equipment on the plane, such as radio communication equipment and radar system. The crew will assure passengers that these devices play a key role in the flight to ensure the safety and accuracy of the flight.

8. Flight safety instructions: At the end of the pre-flight briefing, the crew will emphasize some basic flight safety instructions to the passengers. This includes how to store luggage correctly, how to use seats and seat belts correctly, and the code of conduct that should be observed in flight.