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chrisyfitz replied on Mon, Oct 12 2009 11:19 PM

 No, it is you who is pathetic; get a life.

This is sweet and appropriate. It grabs and holds the attention.

 

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dakota67 replied on Tue, Oct 13 2009 6:52 AM

Gentlemen...gentlemen! Steady on there chaps. It's not really jolly cricket to be resorting to denigrating terms such as: "it is you who is pathetic; get a life." That is stroppy teenage stuff surely? I couldn't care less about who acts the roles; as long as it is accurate and approved by the CAA; or their designated person. Is it?

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion as this is a Forum domain. Perhaps the old civil term would be more appropriate: "I agree to disagree!" would be still useful? And, I add, if you suggest that I too am 'pathetic' and should 'get a life', well I might point out that I was flying aeroplanes for a living for a very long time; and investigating air accidents to boot; forsooth! Oh; by the way, I am. for my sins, a Moderator with this site.

Merrie cheers chaps.

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sard72278 replied on Thu, Oct 15 2009 5:43 PM

ummm...where's the video?

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lael19533 replied on Sat, Oct 17 2009 12:23 AM

This is so very very cute and really well done.The little adults are wonderful and no wonder they had the full attention of everyone!Well done and KUDOS to the Thompson Airways!Big SmileTravel

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lael19533 replied on Sat, Oct 17 2009 12:26 AM

May I politely request that you look at the video again? I believe that they aren't "using" children to promote the airline. It is my conviction that they are PROMOTING SAFETY material that some adults DON'T listen to when it comes from another adult.

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FLY TAP PORTUGAL replied on Sun, Oct 18 2009 9:57 AM

PLEASE DO NOT PLAY WITH AIRLINE SAFETY!IT CAN SAFE YOUR LIFES!

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Dubya replied on Sat, Jan 30 2010 3:36 PM

I'm sure I can see another seat buckle a little below and right of 'Teddy's' belt.  I'm sure they wouldn't make such an obvious mistake, rendering the entire message flawed.

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TWKK replied on Thu, Feb 4 2010 5:32 PM
As an airline employee I have become slightly jaded and may not always actively listen to the safety video. I, too, was concerned by the child and teddy being buckled into the same belt, as not all parents are experienced flyers and may misunderstand the visual. However, I trust that the FAs consistently walk the cabin prior to take-off to ensure all belts are fastened according to the regs. I believe that my 6 year old would find this video much more interesting than the industry standard and would take it upon herself to verify that both of our belts are fastened correctly. I have always flown solo with my child (1st flight at age 4 months) and appreciate anything that entertains her while onboard. The instructional value is an added bonus. Safety first!
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splitwindow replied on Tue, Mar 23 2010 6:43 AM

I'm a retired Delta 767-400 Captain and this was as professional as it gets.   On my retirement flight from ATL to DFW my youngest daughter (11 years old) make all the PA's because the Flight Attendants asked her to do them.  She also did a very professional job and all the passengers on my full 767-400 loved it.  I didn't know they were going to ask her until one of the F/A called and told us to listen to the PA's.  Not a single passenger got off until I left the cockpit and make my way back to the door being used to deplane.  This PA would get everyone's attention and that's what they are supposed to do.  This young lady did a great job and covered every single important point.   Most people do not pay attention to the PA's because they are Boring.

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roulette replied on Thu, Apr 8 2010 12:31 AM

Yep, I noticed this too (teddy belted with child, instead of with attached loop/child harness) as potentially misleading. Agree, it should be fixed. Well done for family holiday clientele.

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Jay747 replied on Thu, Apr 15 2010 6:55 PM

If a passenger is too clueless to know this, they deserve the consequences of their actions! Maybe it would be safer for them to walk to their destination and shouldn't be flying in the first place.

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Having just seen the safety video, may I add my congrats to Thomson for the excellent way of presenting for what is to many passengers the time to open their paper and ignore what is being said. It is a sad reflection, but many people try to show that they are seasoned travellers by doing just that. If only they realised that you do not get two attempts at a real emergency.

From a retired Thomson Captain..

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Skyhigh replied on Fri, May 14 2010 4:29 PM

I think its a great  way for trying to really get a hold of people's attention during the cabin crew briefing to the passengers,

WE all know how sometimes even ourselves do not pay attention to those messages, but we got to realize how

IMPORTANT they are...!

just my opinion....

take care and behave...!Wink   

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Claude replied on Wed, Jun 16 2010 8:51 PM

To Rog747

Why is there always a moron (***) that always complains,  that is never happy or always has a negative thing to say. This video is absolutely awesome. If you don't have anything positive to write why don't you go and help your wife vaccuum or mop the floor or something.

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lraesmith replied on Sat, Jun 19 2010 12:31 AM
Loved this! It certainly kept my attention. I wouldn't worry to much about the little things like the seatbelt on the teddy bear...I'm sure the live flight attendant would say something to a person trying that on a toy or a real baby before it becomes dangerous. Give the crew some credit here!
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HAWK21M replied on Mon, Jul 12 2010 9:50 AM
Anything unusual will catch more attention. Give a leaflet with a qoute on it to people on the street & few read it before throwing it away. Give a crushed leaflet with a qoute on it to people on the street.They will open it & read it :)
Think of the Brighter side!!!
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wings1 replied on Thu, Aug 12 2010 12:36 PM

I can confirm that this meets all safety requirements.  The strict no smoking policy is very clearly identified by a PA that is made by the cabin manager on the flight preceding the video. In all honesty, do you really think that a company as large as Thomson would forget to dot the legal "I"s and "T"s before releasing this?

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Kowthy replied on Fri, Jan 14 2011 3:38 AM

You just don't get it , do you? You must be a yankee, they think they know EVERYTHING!!!!

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Wurzel replied on Sat, Feb 26 2011 3:39 PM
We had this advertisement on a flight to Corfu last year. We thought it brilliant and certainly made people pay attention and not take the announcement for granted. Well done Thomsom.
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Mac2 replied on Tue, Apr 19 2011 1:16 PM

Philippines Airlines put their safety brief to music and the flight attendants sang and danced the words/actions.  Really did a great job of it.  I did, however, enjoy the kids' rendition and thought it to be attention-getting, just what the airline wanted.   Congratulations!

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janjozeff replied on Fri, Jun 24 2011 10:06 AM

Likely the most important criteria for a safe airline is the amount of fatalities the airline has over a period of recent years. This may be the best way to judge the record of maintenance but also of personnel, including pilots and engineers.

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brit997 replied on Mon, Jul 18 2011 12:17 AM

I am a flight attendant on Thomson. It always gets the passenger's attention and makes them smile. 

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Ms.Marnie replied on Tue, Jul 19 2011 10:47 PM
Having done some recreational flying, I must admit I only listen with one ear when the safety procedures are being announced. The reason? After 5, 6, 7 times it is boring, unless it is an aircraft I've not flown in previously, then I pay attention. The use of the youngesters in this video was refreshing, humourous and entertaining as well as being informative. Kudos to the people responsible for pioneering the airwaves anew. This video should also make it worth the while in having children who fly pay attention in case of an emergency. They will re able to relate far more readily than their adult companions who have blocked it out and have a tendency not to look beyond the end of their collective noses. Way to go. Good job, well done.
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Ms.Marnie,

I fly a lot and always drops the book,newspaper magazine and listen or watch the safety announcement and check where my emegency exit is plus the "alternate" just in case the first one is blocked or cannot open. I then do a mental run to make sure it is embedded in my mind.

Being the survivor of two incidents while I was in the Air Force makes it even more compelling to assure myself where I will be headed if an incident should happen.

As for the boring stuff,  all airlines should look at Thomson,s Airways announcement ( 5stars for  making it more interesting) and take a look at catching the attention of the  bored nonchalant passengers.

 

 
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