The aircraft was preparing to depart Adelaide Airport when a video appeared to show one passenger putting on a life jacket during the pre-flight briefing.
Most of us have a ritual. Earbuds in. Phone screen up. Eyes politely averted from the flight attendant doing the safety demonstration at the front of the cabin. It feels harmless, even unavoidable.
As Ryanair shortens its version by 40 seconds, we ask airline staff about the highs, lows and hilarity of the much-maligned safety demo A self-confessed Americanophile, Robert has visited 28 states ...