Right that's actually my point. It doesn't have a connection with the FLL incident..just a shooting in the same state. The only reason my local news picked it up was because of that fact. Otherwise it wouldn't have been a blimp on the radar.
It may be quicker for some but it is still the same principle..you are grabbing your belongings. If that's the reason the airlines are giving to think about removing overhead bin space IMHO I find that a weak reason. You can't guarantee that each passenger can quickly get their items from under their seat nor can you guarantee that each passenger takes a long time to get their items from the overhead bin space. Some will be quicker than others but the reason behind it is to get their belongings. I could see airlines wanting to remove overhead bin space (or make it a paid add-on to decrease usage of it) moreso to speed up the process of being able to load/unload and take off thereby increasing their profits (and I'm not saying that in a bad evil way just a practical way) not necessarily for safety reasons just based on principle of instinct to get your belongings whether they are in overhead bin space or under your seat.
It makes sense for sure.
It always makes me internally wince when I see people barefoot or in stocking feet entering a lavatory, and I see it every flight I'm on. I too keep my necessary documents/wallet in the seat pocket in front of me where I could grab it in the one smooth motion while standing. If I'm traveling internationally, my passport goes in a waist pack which is always strapped to me.
Your preparation sounds like common sense to me. I always wear hard soled shoes on a plane....anything else seems not only potentially dangerous if you have to evacuate, but also pretty unsanitary. Planes are not exactly clean places and that liquid on the floor in airplane bathroom isn't water.
My DH and I were discussing this after reading about all the lost ID's etc...He has his in his wallet, so that's not going anywhere. When flying, I put my ID, insurance and cc's in a VERY small cross body purse which never leaves me. I am notorious for leaving my purse places and no way do I want to leave my purse in the airport bathroom right before a trip! Even if I left the plane/waiting area at a dead run with nothing in my hands, I'd still have the essentials.
Not paranoid...aware and prepared.
I actually understand. While I can't say for sure what I'd do "in the heat of the moment", I usually travel with a backpack and roll on suitcase. The backpack has all of my important stuff (electronics, medicines, passports (if travelling internationally), etc). The roll on would have clothes. I feel pretty safe I'd grab the backpack at least. It's always within arms reach. As far as "running for your life", one guys life was actually saved because a bullet hit his laptop that was in his backpack.
People are always more important than stuff. I totally understand what you did, and why.
That makes sense to me.
As far as aircraft evacuations, I would think the flight attendants would tell those playing with luggage to leave it in place, period. They can certainly make something like this an order.
