What is the crew life vest and what is it used for?

• A. A life raft for water ditching
• B. A flotation device for flight attendants in the event of a ditching
• C. A blanket for cold weather
• D. A portable beacon

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that a crew life vest is a wearable flotation device for flight attendants to stay buoyant if the aircraft must ditch in water. It’s provided for each crewmember and is worn before or during a water evacuation so you can stay afloat, keep your head above water, and have both hands free to assist others or reach safety. The vest is inflated either manually—by pulling a cord or blowing into a mouthpiece—or automatically in some designs when it comes into contact with water. Many vests also include signaling aids like a whistle or a small light to help rescuers locate you. It’s a personal flotation device, not a blanket or a larger raft, which is used when grouping together on a life raft.