As a regular pax over 35 years, my response is like most of the others. I check the machine and type and if a regular, just keep a passing eye on the briefing.
I check exits for type and was interested to notice on the BD A320 last week that the over wing doors are hinged at the top and swing out and STAY, rather than having to be discarded. Sounds sensible as the hatch could damage someone or a raft.
However, I appear to be the only one commenting in this thread that DOES have a smoke hood!
My first was a flat pack type that would give minimal assistance but was all that was available in the early 90s (as I recall).
Earlier this year, I bought the Evac-U8 from the
www.airsafe.com web site. This is a much more substantial device that will give 20 mins safe breathing. Onviously it is bulkier but I have it to hand in hotel rooms as well.
I also carry a torch, the slim metal MagiLite. They sit together in a bag at my feet to be got out together.
Another safety point? On a long haul, I never ease my shoes leave alone remove them, until we are established in the cruise. When we have to dash across hot tarmac (JNB and CPT for starters!) I do not want to have burned feet. Also, shoes will help me to climb over the backs of seats and leave a good imprint on the twits that are looking for someone to help them!!
I will secure my shoes as soon as we start the let down and be aware of the phase of flight and attitude of the a/c. I notice that many pax have no idea when the touch down is near. If it is a 'firmish' one (I know that no PPRuNer would make a hard landing!) they are jerked back to reality, often exclaiming out loud!!
If a problem is going to occur then we know that departure/landing is the most likely and I consider it a vital part of my safety (and that of any companion) to be aware as early as possible that something might be wrong.
Incidentally, when on the f/d if invited to sit in the j/seat - if they do not tell me about Oxygen and escape, I ask!
Safe Journey everyone!
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A window seat on the sunny side of the aircraft, please!