" Impossible ! Modern aircraft doors, also called "plug doors", work with the same system as a bath drain... They are therefore larger than the opening itself. In addition, the pressure exerted inside the cabin is equivalent to 2 or 3 tons of pressure, making it simply impossible to open it from the inside. »
“Our pilots are regularly trained so that they can anticipate and master emergency landings, if unfortunately the case arises. It’s much safer… And practical! »
“The question of toilets comes up often. Rumor has it that they are simply emptied in mid-flight! The reality is different. Indeed, the contents of the toilets land in a tank that we take care to empty after each flight. »
“This strange practice is a regulation governed by law. This is actually to allow our passengers to get used to the outside light more quickly in case of an emergency disembarkation. Another of our "just in case" measures, essential for the safety of our passengers. »
“Oxygen masks are very “intelligent”! They have a mechanism that allows them to monitor cabin pressure and automatically deploy when needed. »
A subsidiary of IAG (International Airlines Group), British Airways is one of the world's leading airlines and the largest in the UK. Based at London Heathrow International Airport, the world's largest airport for international traffic, British Airways flies to over 70 countries and currently has a fleet of over 270 aircraft.
