Originally Posted by
EastMids
Idiot?
Well I don't know about US Airways, but I flew five United Airlines flights last week and I listened to the safety brief every time. Without exception in the context of a water landing the recorded brief played on the IFE / PA said "inflate your life jacket just BEFORE exiting the cabin". Maybe more folks listen to the safety brief than you think!
Most of these safety briefings can now be found on YouTube - I haven't been given/heard one that tells pax not to take their bags with them on evacuation.