+ AND FINALLY: Safety takes time

British Airways sets new record.

BA has released a cabin safety video that must set a record  for length.  Five minutes plus.

Regular passengers will find it daunting.  And you need to look interested!  Others get the message over in less than 90 seconds.  If you have the time here is the (expensive) video.

Following comments below the CAA has issued the following statement. There are no specific requirements for a safety video, the rules state that passengers are given briefings and demonstrations relating to safety in the event of an emergency. This may be achieved by a briefing and demonstration performed by the cabin crew or shown as a video. TNU points out that it remains for readers to judge for themselves as to whether BA's effort is within the spirit of the rules.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssVe0FaBhUU

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READERS' COMMENT

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Susan Other, Luton

As a cabin service attendant I sympathise with passengers, but at least BA is trying to keep them happy. It’s a no win situation.

Shae Patel, Hayes, Middx

The taxi is a bore. I assume the inflight wifi is switched off, but not from external sources. BA is at least trying to make sure passengers are informed of the safety instructions in a positive way.

Sidney Small, Paris

For experienced travellers one can be rude and just ignore the safety drill. Not a good idea and perhaps illegal. Or just watch dimly. The production is just a waste of money. Two minutes is all that is needed.

Jill Uxbridge, Maidstone

I suspect that the CAA will just ignore any complaints on the grounds that BA is meeting the regulations, although not in the spirit that the rules are set. The next problem for British Airways is to supply the words in the diverse languages of its customers.

Adam First, London

Mr Pocock makes a very valid point. BA should be reprimanded. The safety video is extremely important and should be taken seriously and not reduced to musical comedy. Could you imagine cruise ships offering something similar. The CAA should issue a warning in the strongest terms that the safety video is just that, nothing else, and applies to all pre take-off instructions. Short, sharp and to the point.

Chris Pocock, Uxbridge, UK

Maybe the CAA should intervene, to return safety briefings to their proper purpose

Chris Pocock, Uxbridge, UK

Tiresome and counter-productive, since less people will pay attention.