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What If?Safety Myths

Will the oxygen masks run out?

Short answer: They last longer than we need.

Masks provide oxygen for about 15 minutes, but it only takes us 4-7 minutes to descend to an altitude where the air is breathable. You have a huge safety margin built into the system.

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