Land or Die Tips: How to Land the Plane and Keep Passengers Alive

Direct Outcome

A successful landing in Land or Die means you get the plane on the ground with no passenger deaths and enough fuel to reach the runway. This guide turns the game’s mechanics into a repeatable sequence you can follow from takeoff to touchdown. If something goes wrong, each step includes a recovery action so you can keep the flight alive.

What You Need Before You Start

• A class with extra inventory slots. The Tourist class starts with three inventory slots, which makes a big difference. The Flight Attendant class (unlockable with Miles) starts with five slots and an energy drink. Avoid running your first rounds as the default class with only one slot.
• Easy difficulty for practice. The game’s difficulty setting directly affects how many emergencies happen at once. Start on Easy to learn the passenger system and fuel port location before moving to Medium or Hard.
• A full server of cooperative players. While you can play solo, a crew of up to 35 players means someone can handle the toilet, someone else can fix the engine, and you are not trying to do everything at once. Player experience reports that solo runs on Hard are extremely difficult.
• Active codes for free Miles. As of July 18, 2026, codes THANKS50M, THEYAREHERE, and MAYDAY were active. Redeem them in the in-game Codes menu to buy better classes and planes faster.

Step-by-Step Flight Plan

1. Pre-Flight Setup

• Select your class and loadout. If you have Miles, choose a class with at least three inventory slots. Fill your inventory with food items and one medkit. Food is the most effective tool for calming passengers.
• Turn on the seatbelt sign. This keeps passengers seated during turbulence. The button is located in the cockpit area. If you forget, passengers will wander and get injured during turbulence events.
• Check the pilot. The pilot is already dead at the start of every round. You do not need to revive them. Focus on the passengers and systems.

2. First Five Minutes: Stabilize the Cabin

• Walk the aisle and talk to every passenger. Click on each passenger to see their status. Relaxed passengers are fine. Anxious and panicked passengers need food immediately. Give them a food item from your inventory.
• Prioritize panicked passengers first. A panicked passenger will quickly become a dead passenger if ignored. Food brings them back to relaxed almost instantly.
• Watch for the “toilet clogged” alert. When you see this, grab the plunger from the front of the cabin (near the cockpit) and use it on the toilet. If you ignore it, passengers will become distressed and the bathroom will lock you inside.

3. Mid-Flight: System Repairs and Refueling

• Listen for system alerts. The game will announce broken windows, engine fires, power loss, and autopilot malfunctions. Each requires a specific tool.
• Use the wrench for broken windows and autopilot. The wrench is stored near the cockpit. Walk to the broken window (look for the one with a visible crack or the alert icon) and click to repair. Same for the autopilot panel.
• Use the fire extinguisher for engine fires. The extinguisher is also near the cockpit. For an engine fire, you must go out onto the wing. Open the door near the wing, step onto the wing, and use the extinguisher on the engine.
• Refuel from the wing. The fuel port is on the wing, not inside the plane. When you get the “low fuel” alert, open the wing door, walk onto the wing, and interact with the fuel port. You can also buy small fuel canisters from the in-flight shop if you have enough Miles.

4. Handling Turbulence and Emergencies

• Turbulence event: make everyone sit. When turbulence is announced, go to the cockpit and toggle the seatbelt sign on. Then walk the aisle and tell any standing passengers to sit down. If they are already seated with belts on, they will not get hurt.
• Power loss: reset the breaker. If the cabin power goes out, go to the electrical panel (usually near the cockpit or rear) and use the wrench to reset it. Without power, passengers cannot be calmed and systems will fail.
• Oxygen mask malfunction: repair with wrench. If oxygen masks deploy incorrectly, use the wrench on the mask panel to fix it.

5. Final Approach: Last 100 Miles

• Keep everyone fed and calm. As you get close to landing, passengers will become more anxious. Spam food on any passenger showing panic. If you run out of food, check the in-flight shop for a delivery option.
• Check landing gear. Before you hit the runway, the game will ask you to lower the landing gear. The lever is in the cockpit. If you forget, the plane will crash on landing.
• Do not leave the cockpit during the last 20 miles. Stay near the controls. You may need to fix a last-second autopilot failure or adjust the throttle.

Common Mistakes and How to Recover

Advanced Tips for Experienced Players

• Buy the Executive Jet. According to player reports, the B700 Super Jet (Executive Jet) costs a significant amount of Miles but gives you more time and better system durability. It is a worthwhile investment if you play regularly.
• Play with a dedicated crew. The game supports up to 35 players per server. Assign roles: one player handles passengers, one handles systems, one handles fuel. This prevents the chaos of one person trying to do everything.
• Use the [IMPOSTER] update to your advantage. As of July 18, 2026, the game is on the [IMPOSTER] update, which adds an alien-imposter theme. This means some players may be working against you. Keep an eye on anyone who is not helping with emergencies.
• Stack food in your inventory. Always carry at least five food items. Food is the single most effective tool for keeping passengers alive. Medkits are for after a passenger is injured, but food prevents the injury in the first place.
• Learn the wing walk. Refueling and engine repairs require you to go onto the wing. Practice this on Easy mode so you do not fall off during a critical moment.

Related Guides

• Land or Die Tips and Tricks – Advanced strategies and hidden mechanics.
• Can You Increase Sensitivity in First Person? – Adjusting your camera settings for better control.
• Does Turning Up the Engine Make Fuel Lose More? – Understanding the fuel system.
• Land or Die Fuel Port – Exact location and refueling guide.