On a scheduled operation (inter Europe) that crosses open water (the North Sea) what are the regs for pax life jackets?
During the safety demo, I checked under my seat for my life jacket (as suggested on a thread in PPRuNe many moons ago!) and for the first time found that the pocket was empty. When CC did the seat belt check, I called attention and stated that there was no life jacket. The CC replied, "Oh. Thank You." and continued checking seat belts. Nothing else was said or action taken.
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I am aware that extra jackets are carried but the simple statement from the CC did nothing to convince me that she had noted my seat number (she did not look up to check the seat row) and that, should an emergency be declared, she would be running down the aisle to bring me one.
Please advise what the actual regulations are, as opposed to company procedures.
Thanks.