Is it safe to fly? - 1

Have You ever had this experience? As you were walking down the jetway(aka the boarding bridge)which leads to an opening where the cabin crews welcome you with their smiles, showing you the way to your seat on the airplane, you begin to wonder...
Is it going to be a smooth flight?
Am I going to reach my destination safely?
These questions about safety seem only to come from a pessimist, they are, nevertheless the concerns of the majority. In order to address to these concerns, I will try to give you a peace of mind on board.
Safety is a very curcial and important factor to an airline company and the aviation industry. It tells how much the yearly revenue and how high, in terms of reputation, both the company and the country's aviation industry can achieve. Therefore, every single living being on board is their responsibility.
There are thorough checks to ensure the serviceability of the aircraft and it must pass them before the passengers are allow to board. The essential controls in the cockpit are also double checked by the pilots while making their way to the runway. Only then, the airplane is approved to take off. In my next post about flying, we will look at some facts on the relationship of birds and airplanes..