Also, if the airlines weren't so prudish about discussing normal procedures for handling emergencies then it would be harder to overwrite news in the first place.. .. .Read the safety briefing card in the seatback. Cabin depressurisation results in the gentle descent of an oxygen mask, right? No mention of the thumping drop in speed, vigorous bank to keep the gs and 20 degree dive. Best to keep any thoughts of unpleasantness from the minds of the punters, otherwise they'll go by boat or something... and as a result, when something does go awry it comes as a big surprise and results in dry cleaning bills all round.. .. .No excuses for purple journalism. But the industry does itself no favours.. .. .R