Flight Attendants Urge 90-Second Hotel Safety Check Before Unpacking

2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 19

A 90-second “hotel room autopsy” is gaining attention as flight attendants’ quick pre-unpacking routine to check whether a room is safe.
The six-step check starts with scanning the room for anyone inside, then inspecting hiding spots such as bathrooms, closets and curtains, while keeping the door open until the space looks secure.
Travelers are also told to find the nearest emergency exit, study the evacuation map, and note whether they would turn left or right and how many doors separate them from the stairwell.
Locks, windows and the room phone should be tested before settling in, and unexpected knocks from supposed staff should be verified with the front desk before opening the door.
Experts say a portable door alarm, wedge and small flashlight can add protection, framing the routine as basic preparation rather than a reason to avoid travel.