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While air travel is extremely safe, the safest seats in the event of a crash are generally towards the back of the plane and near the wings, which are structurally reinforced. Passengers should familiarize themselves with emergency exits and follow safety instructions to enhance their safety.
Dollar General will pay $12 million and implement safety improvements at its 20,000 stores to settle claims of endangering workers by blocking emergency exits and other unsafe practices. The company faces additional fines if issues are not resolved promptly. This settlement follows previous penalties and incidents of violence at its stores.
A recent incident on an Asiana Airlines flight in South Korea where a passenger opened the emergency exit door mid-flight has raised questions about airplane safety. According to a pilot, airplane doors are designed to be simple to operate in case of an emergency, but they cannot be opened when the cabin is pressurized due to the high forces acting against the door. However, at lower altitudes, the pressure differential is weaker, making it possible to open the door with some force. Asiana Airlines has stopped the sale of select emergency exit seats on some of its aircraft, but it is unlikely that there will be any physical design changes to airplane doors or emergency exits.