Cheap flights with Emirates Airlines UK, or any other airline, require travellers to abide by the carrier's rules and regulations. There is a unique set of regulations for each airline. Still, there are several rules that always apply, no matter where you go or whose airline you fly with. The Civil Aviation Authority has standardized these measures to protect people during air travel.

One of these is that you can't listen to headphones during takeoff. Though unusual at first glance, there are sound, rational explanations for why this is the case.

Listen up on why headphones are a bad idea during takeoff.

1. Safety

Safety considerations are a major factor in the ban on passenger headphone use during takeoff. If you keep your headphones on during the pre-takeoff safety demonstration, you'll miss out on important information that could save your life in the event of an emergency.

2. Changing cabin pressure

During takeoff, the cabin pressure will undoubtedly fluctuate. Ear pain and discomfort may result from these shifts, and if you use headphones at the same time, you may be unable to quickly adjust your ear position to alleviate the problem. Thus, it may lead to tinnitus and eventual deafness.

3. Distraction

Distraction is readily available when using headphones. While these devices are intended to keep you occupied on long Emirates Business Class flights, they shouldn't be used during takeoff, when you need to pay close attention to your surroundings. So that you can respond calmly and effectively in the face of emergencies and other situations where you need to act quickly.

4. Creates obstruction

If you wear headphones during takeoff, you risk disrupting the flight for yourself and the person sitting next to you. Both the headphones and their wires would be major hindrances in the event of an emergency requiring a rapid evacuation of the aircraft's occupants. As a result, people trip over the cables, get hurt, and sometimes get stuck in them.

5. Emergency

Just as you wouldn't be able to hear the pilot's evacuation instructions over the intercom if you had headphones in, you also wouldn't be able to hear them if an unexpected emergency arose on board.

So that everyone on board is fully awake during landing and takeoff, headphones must be removed.

6. Airline policy

Last but not least, it is against airline policy for customers to have headphones on during takeoff. It's only for everyone's protection, the workers included. With this knowledge at your disposal, you'll be able to respond quickly and effectively to any emergency situation.

You cannot use headphones during takeoff, whether you have purchased Emirates tickets or a seat on any other carrier.