Flight Attendants
Any frequent travelers feel they already know all the ins and outs of flying. Yes, you may have your most visited airports memorized, along with where each restroom and Starbucks are, but there’s so much more to traveling. Even for those of us who travel very often, whether it’s for business or pleasure, there’s still much we’re not aware of. Actually, there’s no better expert than the air travel crew members themselves. Only airline and airport insiders know the most intimate things about traveling and the aircraft. However, for every curious individual who wanted to know more on plane safety or sanitary concerns, we have all the answers you’ve been waiting for! Interested in the secret romantic lives of your flight attendants? Just keep reading and we will get to all the best kept knowledge about air travel. Although, much of the airplane travel truths are still deep secrets, we have gathered some of the best-kept ones to finally reveal to passengers. We’re going to get into everything from safety, cleanliness, plane food to what your flight attendants are really thinking at crucial moments in the flight. At last, we can understand why the crew acts the way they do! Also, it’s time to bust some big myths related to air travel. You probably have a good guess at what some of these are already, but others will probably surprise you. These are essential things that travelers MUST know before boarding their flight. So, bon voyage and safe travels to all!
Mobile Devices
Yes, everyone is always immediately annoyed that they have to turn off their phones. No, the plane won’t crash if you forget to turn yours off. However, there are two valid reasons that the crew requests we turn them off and properly store them. One, is that even though cell signals won’t interrupt any vital equipment communication, they could potentially interfere with the plane’s air traffic control frequencies, which can be irritating during landing and take-off. In addition, any loose electronic devices have the potential to be flying projectiles. Not just phones, think about a laptop to the head. Not pretty.
Mobile Devices
Secrets Of Upgrades
Ah, the much coveted upgrade! Of course, frequent fliers will always come first for any available upgrades. Who gets chosen next? Well, anyone pregnant, very nice, extremely tall, attractive, well dressed or friends with a member of the crew is usually considered. An anonymous flight attendant came forward to explain that there’s a slight chance of an upgrade to first class or business even once the cabin doors are shut. This happens infrequently just because the crew must file a report for it on the move. Of course, the upgrade also depends on what’s available on the flight seating and meal wise.
Secrets Of Upgrades
Diet Coke’s The Worst
What’s the worst beverage to order on a plane? According to flight attendants, they hate it most when passengers go for Diet Coke. Since the drink is extremely carbonated and fizzy, it takes quite a whole for the drink to settle while the plane is traveling at 35,000 feet high. Actually, it takes the most time from all the drinks on the beverage cart to pour. According to the flight attendants themselves, Diet Coke takes about three times as long to pour into a cup than any other beverage. Hey, don’t let that stop you from drinking your heart’s content of Diet Coke, just letting you know you might frustrate your flight attendant.
Diet Coke’s The Worst
Can The Crew Date Passengers?
Now, this may be a surprise to you, but lots of the big airlines do not have any specific policy prohibiting flight attendants from fraternizing with their passengers. However, most of the time flight attendants do have to fight off unwanted advances and attentions. Yet, they’re free to meet a partner if they decide to! Of course, the whole, ‘Coffee, Tea or Me?’ time is long past, but flight attendants are human beings like us, perhaps, looking for love. Anyway, we have to remember their work duties come first. Yet, there are plenty of stories about flight attendants meeting romantic partners during work.
Can The Crew Date Passengers?
How About That ‘Mile-High Club’?
We’ve all been inside a tight, compact airplane bathroom. So, why anyone would imagine joining the ‘Mile-High Club’ to be solely a fun and sexy event is beyond us. However, it is not completely unheard of even if it’s quite difficult to pull off. I mean the flight attendants are very attentive. Although it’s neither sanitary or comfortable, it is not entirely illegal. Though, if you get caught, there are a range of outcomes including being charged with interfering with the flight crew or even indecent exposure. Also you may not have known this, but bathroom doors on flights can be locked from the outside for safety purposes.
How About That ‘Mile-High’ Club
How Unhealthy Is Airplane Food?
Naturally, everyone has wondered about their pre-packaged in-flight meal and what the ratio of natural ingredients to processed parts is. Are they mostly natural or more like astronauts’ processed edible food? Apparently, in-flight meals have little to no nutritional value. They’re loaded up with sugar, salt, fat and simple carbs. If you’re a health nut or frequent flier, then we recommend bringing snacks or eating before!
How Unhealthy Is Airplane Food?
The Truth On Air Marshals
Like the hilarious Melissa McCarthy in Bridesmaids, you won’t know where an air marshal keeps their gun. Actually, you probably won’t ever be able to tell who the air marshal even is on the flight! That is, if there even is one. Air marshals fly incognito for the most part. Ever since 9/11, their presence on flights has been strengthened. On American flights these law enforcement officials, meant to protect from terrorist and criminal activity, are not on every flight. However, in countries like Israel with their El Al airline, there must be an air marshal on each flight.
The Truth On Air Marshals
The Real Reason Behind The Greeting
So, that initial greeting you receive upon boarding, there’s more to it than being a warm welcome. Actually, the crew is assessing their passengers. They want to see who may be helpful during an emergency and conversely, who could present a problem during the flight. Indeed, they note those who are physically fit versus disabled, intoxicated, can speak English, traveling alone or in a group.
The Real Reason Behind The Greeting
How Sturdy Are Planes?
Wondering about the pre-check of an airplane before take off? Well, don’t worry, they have an extensive check list for each flight. Though, they do have some minor failures (that don’t affect safety provisions) that are permitted in order to prevent delays. As far as storms go, the plane is able to handle thunderstorms and can even get struck by lightning without enduring any damage. Naturally, pilots are fully aware of weather conditions before flying. Obviously, most of the turbulence-related injuries occur when people don’t wear their seat belt or if unsecured objects fly through the plane.
How Sturdy Are Planes?
Worth It Or Not?
Of course, if you’ve seen movies like Catch Me If You Can, the flight attendant lifestyle can appear very glamorous! I mean, they do get to travel all over the country or even world. However, this job demands a busy and hectic schedule. Also they only get paid from the moment the cabin doors shut or once the flight takes off. So, cancellations and delays are really frustrating for the crew as well or more so, because they won’t get paid if the plane never leaves the gate. Each airline has its own pay policy, but still consider that next time you have a delay!
Worth It Or Not?
Brace Position Myth
Passengers on flights are instructed to take a special position when bracing for impact that has been enforced by commercial aviation safety procedures. For years, a conspiracy myth spread that this position actually leads to a faster death. Experts have disproved this myth. Actually, the famous position helps protect your vitals from injury by compacting your body. In addition, it makes the force from a crash channel straight to the chair in front, rather than through one’s body. In fact, MythBusters also proved this!
Brace Position Myth
Overweight Luggage
Everyone knows the pain of being charged extra for overweight or additional bags, but truth is…a few extra pounds will not affect the plane. In general, planes have been designed for carrying one stowed luggage piece for each passenger. It’s crucial that the plane have the right center of gravity when taking off. Thus, the airlines have long used a special practice of loading sandbags (sometimes up to 600 pounds!) into the plane’s cargo hold in order to evenly distribute the weight.
Overweight Luggage
In Case Of Medical Emergency
Have no fear, your flight attendants have actually been trained as first responders in case of a medical emergency! They’re able to perform the Heimlich and administer CPR. Every plane had first aid kits and flights with over 30 passengers all have defibrillators. During emergencies, the crew asks passengers if anyone is a doctor, but in the more time-sensitive, life threatening situations, the pilot can make the choice to divert course and land the plane. On domestic flights, an emergency landing can happen within a quarter of an hour, but obviously, this is more difficult on oversea flights. Next, what you hear might make you think twice about your travel companions.
In Case Of Medical Emergency
Limit How Cozy You Get
Hey, we get it. When traveling amongst a bunch of strangers in a cramped cabin with pressurized air, you’re not always having the best experience. Yes, neck pillows surely helped elevate one’s comfort, but there is one thing you must never do to aid your comfort. Seriously, when getting cozy, you can stretch your legs, but always keep your shoes and socks on! It’s really kind of gross to be parading around the plane barefoot. On flights, passengers have accidents and even injuries, and heads up, the cleaning resources are a bit limited.
Limit How Cozy You Get
Why Being Nice Is Worth It
Of course, treating the flight attendants politely and courteously is appreciated. However, making a decent impression on them actually may affect you more than you realize. Perhaps, you could be in the running for obtaining a better seat. Conversely, if you come off as aggressive and rude, you could find yourself sitting around nothing but babies and children, and we all know how that they can be on flights.
Why Being Nice Is Worth It
When It Comes To Water
Just be forewarned, don’t drink bathroom tap water on flights! So what about the potable water that they use for tea or coffee? According to lots of flight attendants, it’s best to stick with bottled beverages and opt for your caffeine once you’re back on the ground. Yes, those tanks get cleaned, but it may not be that often. Also the valve that is responsible for cleaning the bathroom waste is very close to the one for filling clean water.
When It Comes To Water
Life of A Flight Attendant
More on the life of flight attendants…people think of Gwyneth Paltrow in View from the Top. Of course, many think of this romantic career full of glamour. However, that’s far from the reality. Vastly different from a 9 to 5 standard job, this career has demanding hours. Oh and constant jet lag and let’s not forget being far from family and friends. Right and the 3 in the morning wake up calls, holiday, weekend and night shifts. Naturally, seniority determines their schedules.
Life Of A Flight Attendant
Pilots Do A Lot More Than Just Navigating
Pilots do not just navigate. Some of their duties include handling emergencies and troublesome passengers, leading the crew and commanding decisions. However, they cannot arrest people during the flight. What they can do, is contact authorities to make the arrest once the plane lands. They are also able to give orders to handcuff someone or put them in restraints during a flight if they’re determined to be a danger to the safety of the flight. Fun fact, they’re also able to take a dying passenger’s last will! Alright, our next one could potentially change the way you travel!
Pilots Do A Lot More Than Just Navigating
How Thoroughly Are Planes Cleaned?
Honestly, you might not want to know the answer. Of course, you may have witnessed a turnover crew emptying trash bags and maybe even vacuuming, but that still leaves the armrests, windows and tray tables. Let’s just say you might want to bring disinfectant wipes next flight. Since the turnover happens so fast between flights, the planes do NOT get a deep cleanse. Unfortunately, the FAA does not regulate the thoroughness or frequency a plane should be cleaned. Thus, airlines determine their own guidelines.
How Thoroughly Are Planes Cleaned?
What Does The Crew Eat?
Generally, the crew in the cockpit won’t eat the same thing or share food while working. At first, it seems unimportant, but this rule helps prevent food poisoning. Actually, that makes sense so the ones navigating the plane aren’t constantly running to the lavatory. For international flights, they have crew meals. Yes, the meals depend on the pilot and airline, but usually, the pilot gets the first class meal and co-pilot eats the business class one. However, plenty of flight crew members choose to bring their own food for the trip.
What Does The Crew Eat?
Leftover Food
Speaking of food, let’s talk about the unused food from the flight. Of course, this is up to each airline, but usually, it’s thrown out. I mean we have enough to worry about with airline food, so it’s best to know that they trash unused food. The food is mass produced by catering services that the airlines have contracts with. According to a travel catering pro, even though the food is said to be fresh, it’s usually made anywhere from 12 to 72 hours ahead. Also according to the international standards, it’s allowed to be chilled for up to five days.
Leftover Food
Proper Plane Etiquette
Seriously, it’s common courtesy to not treat flight attendants like wait staff or babysitters. However, part of their job is to serve drinks and food, but it’s a lot more than that. As we mentioned, they are trained for emergencies, meaning they can use EpiPens, AEDs, defibrillators and perform CPR. By the way, the term stewardesses is outdated. In addition, they’ve been trained in self-defense. Thus, flight attendants can handle an emergency evacuation, attempted hijacking and unruly passenger. Most importantly, they need to defend the cockpit from anyone who shouldn’t be entering it while in flight.
Proper Plane Etiquette
Safety Matters
The most dangerous parts of flights are landing and take-off. It’s then that the pilot is completely in control of the plane. Thus, it’s when human error could play a role and lead to serious problems. According to statistics, it’s safer to fly than drive though. Actually the American government’s research discovered the chances of dying in a car accident are 1 in 98, but the odds of dying in a fatal air catastrophe is 1 in 7,178 in a lifetime!
Safety Matters
Does the Crew Sleep During the Flight?
Yes, the flight crew has a particularly grueling schedule. No, they can’t just fall into a deep slumber upon reaching their seats like passengers do. Though, on longer flights, there’s a special sleeping cabin they utilize. Within most Boeing 777 and 787 jets you can find these sleeping quarters that are windowless. Usually, the sleeping area sits above or below the galley. During long flights, pilots even get assigned rest times. Don’t panic, this is when the co-pilot operates the controls! However, the pilot does not use the crew sleeping pods, but rather, pilots have their own compartment.
Does The Crew Sleep During The Flight?
Is There An Alcohol Limit?
Seeing the adorable mini alcohol bottles on flights can be very enticing. However, you should always remember to drink responsibly. In fact, the flight attendant will cut you off if you become too intoxicated since it’s illegal to be intoxicated on a flight. Also, it’s illegal for your flight attendant to allow a passenger to get drunk. By the way, you can get up to two years in jail for being drunk on board a flight. So, think twice about your alcohol consumption in-flight. Also, the changing cabin pressure makes every glass hit you faster than on land.
Is There An Alcohol Limit?
Baggage Compartment Contents
Maybe you’re someone who enjoys watching them load on the luggage into the plane’s cargo hold. If so, you might have seen an oddly-shaped box. Well, it isn’t just baggage loaded into the commercial airline’s underbelly. Sometimes, human remains (‘HR’ on the radios) also are among the freight shipped via planes. If someone dies abroad, this is the way their remains are repatriated.
Baggage Compartment Contents
Dim Lights
You may have mistakenly thought that the dimmed lights were just an atmospheric choice. Well the reason they dim them during take-off and landing have to do with those crucial times being prone to accidents. With a dark cabin, one’s eyes would be able to quickly adjust to a lack of light if an emergency occurred. Also that means the lit emergency signs and pathway is more visible. In case of any emergency, the faster people are able to orient themselves, the better the outcome.
Dim Lights
Is The Air Safe?
Back to cleanliness, let’s talk about the air on planes. Most of us try not to consider airborne viruses while inhaling the air on flights. Although, we probably have all considered whether or not the cabin ventilation systems are effective, especially sitting in close quarters with sneezing passengers. Despite the panic, the plane air is actually pretty clean. What passengers breathe in is from the engine’s compressors and not exhaust. So the thing known as the ‘bleed air’ system is combining fresh breathable air with recirculated air. Essentially, it’s comparable to any average office air.
Is The Air Safe?
No Engine No Problem
Well, sure it’s a problem, but not as big as you’d imagine. Can planes really fly without an engine? Surprisingly, they can! While it’s very rare for a plane to undergo engine failure, airplanes are able to glide about 1.5 nautical miles for each 1,000 ft of altitude. Just as reference, commercial jets fly at around 30,000 ft. Of course, pilots have all been trained on making their planes glide as far as they can.
No Engine No Problem
In-Flight Blankets and Pillows
Probably not as bad as those tray tables, but pillows and blankets come in close second as the dirtiest parts of planes. Oh and even the headphones are not always fresh and clean. Even though pillows, blankets and headphones come in plastic wrap, it’s usually the case that they’ve been repackaged. Usually, they aren’t even washed. If you luck out on a morning flight, you have a higher chance of receiving fresh blankets in coach. Usually, they’re just stuffed back into bins and folded in between flights before being repackaged for the new passengers.
In-Flight Blankets And Pillows
Pet Travel
Over the years, people have debated over the best way for pets to be taken on flights. Of course, flying will be stressful for both owners and their pets regardless. However, an aircraft fueler did post some comforting words on Reddit. He explained that under most circumstances, the airline tries handling pet travel in the best way possible, but things like noise on the ramp simply cannot be avoided.
Pet Travel
Expensive Tickets
Everyone knows what it’s like to watch the ever-inflating flight prices climb not just over the years, but from month to month. Also why does there seem to be a new absurd fee for just about everything nowadays? Well, in order for an airline to make a profit from a ticket, the plane must fly at 85 percent capacity. Thus, that’s why we have seat fees, baggage fees and endless other extra costs. Since the airlines need to make a profit and people frequently miss flights, most flights will be overbooked.
Expensive Tickets
The Flight Attendant Look
Way back when, there used to be airline regulations about the weight, age and personal grooming habits of flight attendants. Nowadays, flight staff does not adhere to such strict and frankly, sexist criteria. However, there’s still an emphasis on professional presentation, but the other restrictions have fallen to the wayside. Interestingly enough, airlines have height parameters in order to ensure their staff can comfortable perform all their responsibilities.
The Flight Attendant Look
How Long Can An Oxygen Mask Last?
Almost any frequent flier can repeat the oxygen mask instructions verbatim. Even though it’s rare that you would need to use oxygen masks, many wonder about how long the masks could work. Apparently, they’re able to supply 15 minutes of oxygen. Even if that sounds like a short amount, during that entire time, the pilot would theoretically be fervently working to descend to an altitude where the cabin pressure will equalize, thus, making it easier for passengers to breathe.
How Long Can An Oxygen Mask Last?
Crew Member Relationships
We’ve spoken about relations between the crew and passengers, but how about amongst the crew themselves? Turns out that relationships between the plane crew is very common. Of course, you have the stereotypical flight attendant dating a pilot, but flight attendants also get together with other flight attendants. Since the hours are long and hard, the crew naturally becomes close to one another. Some couples opt to fly together, while others prefer not to.
Crew Member Relationships
Secret Code
Many wonder whether the crew uses a special, top-secret communication code. In fact, they do have things they need to communicate to each other without passengers hearing. Flight crews have subtle codes for these moments. During the flight you have obviously heard different beeps and chimes. Well, insiders revealed that the dings help alert the crew during the beginning and final legs that the most dangerous stages have passed. In addition, they have emergency bells for things from turbulence to a passenger trying to enter the cockpit.
Secret Code
Price And Safety
Ever worry about going for those cheap tickets? Well, don’t fret over safety concerns. Even though the discount tickets seem too good to be true, you aren’t ever gambling on safety. Actually, the airlines adjust other factors like leg room, seat selection, baggage fees and such to cut costs. However, they are not legally allowed to compromise their safety regulations.
Price And Safety
Safest Seats
Is there a place that’s safer to sit in case of an emergency? After many statistical reviews of crash data, there seems to be a higher rate of survival in the back third of the airplane as compared to the front two-thirds. However, there are other factors that contribute to higher survival rates such as, sitting near an exit, an aisle seat and fastened seat belt. Fatal crashes are incredibly rare and survival truly depends on the specific circumstance of the accident rather than simply one’s seating. According to American government analysis, most accidents are survivable.
Safest Seats
Use Of Autopilot
Try not to freak out, but yes, a computer system does fly your plane for a majority of the flight. Turns out, the standard procedure calls for autopilot to be on for around 90 percent of a commercial flight. Although, the pilot is needed for landing, take off and getting to the gate. Majority of the flight, autopilot flies the plane during cruising period. This allows the crew to work on other systems like navigation and communications operations.
Use Of Autopilot
Best Time To Fly
According to flight crews, there actually is an ideal time to fly. Now, this may upset all those who are not morning people, but let’s not forget you can always nap on the flight. Anyway, the morning flights tend to be a lot smoother than later flights. These morning flights give you a higher chance of avoiding inclement weather like, thunderstorms.
Best Time To Fly
Too Much To Drink
Apparently, everything is well and fine if a passenger ends up drinking a bit too much. That is, if they’re a pleasant and friendly drunk who is not disturbing anyone and polite to the crew, all is well. However, the minute an inebriated passenger becomes obnoxious, loud and rowdy, it’s not okay. In fact, the crew can call ahead and have an officer ready at landing to escort this person to security immediately.
Too Much To Drink
Probation Period
When flight attendants first get hired they go through six months of a very strict probation period. Some flight attendants have been let go during this time for the smallest things like, wearing the uniform sweater tied around the waist. One story revealed involved a flight attendant pretending to be past her probation period so she could enjoy the perk of flying home for free. Unsurprisingly, she got fired. Also, when flight attendants call in sick not only are they not flying on a flight they work, but they cannot get on another airline as a passengers or they will be immediately fired.
Probation Period
Don’t Sneak A Dead Person On!
It’s not just in the classic film Weekend at Bernie’s where someone pretended a dead person was alive. No, this actually happens on flights too! Transporting dead bodies via flights can cost around $5,000, thus, some people have actually attempted to sneak on dead relatives. Some may have heard about that Miami passenger who tried to get on a flight with his deceased mother in a garment bag. Actually, funeral directors are offered loyalty air miles, so price is not always their biggest concern. Anyway, this is something flight attendants really need to watch out for and in addition, some airlines are prepared for an on-flight death. Singapore Airlines actually has a ‘corpse cupboard’ to store a passenger that has died in flight.
Don’t Sneak A Dead Person On
Fighting Human Trafficking
One very important role flight attendants have is to defend against human trafficking. This began with Sandra Fiorini, a flight attendant of American Airlines, who needed to testify with Congress when an 18 year old male had a newborn (with its umbilical cord attached) but no mother in sight. Since 2007, Fiorini has been working with Deborah Sigmund, who founded Innocents at Risk, to train airplane crews on what to look for and how to take action. Then in 2011, trained flight attendants even assisted police at the Super Bowl, since that sporting event has sadly, been known as a sort of hotbed for trafficking prostitutes.
Fighting Human Trafficking
Perks Of Seniority
As a flight attendant works his/her way up the seniority chain, it’s not just days and routes the staff member gets to choose. Actually, seniority determines one’s bed, top or lower bunk and the floor it’s on and even how close your sleeping quarters are to stairwells or doors and noisy areas. In addition, seniority can determine the length of a woman’s skirt. Once a female flight attendant graduates past probation, they’re allowed to shorten the hem of their skirt.
Perks Of Seniority
You Never Felt Extreme Turbulence
Think about this…more than 2 million people fly in America daily, but since 1980 just three have died from turbulence. Pretty safe odds! Also take into account that two of the three were not wearing seat belts. The Federal Aviation Administration has recorded a little over 300 serious turbulence injuries from that same time period. Actually, over two-thirds of those injured were flight attendants. So, if you wear your seat belt, you most have higher chances of getting hurt from falling bags than turbulence. Some airlines do not allow a flight attendant’s injuries to be classified as an on-duty injury. Well, they only allow it to be classified if it happens during extreme turbulence, which is when the pilot loses control of the airplane or the plane suffered structural damage. Pilots are very hesitant to classify air as ‘extreme turbulence,’ so just remember that next time you worry about a little bump. Chances are it’s fine!
You Never Felt Extreme Turbulence
Listen Up
A lot of crucial instructions are given to passengers. Crew members tell them to fasten seat belts, put up their tray and other things that takeoff and landing is dependent on. In fact, it’s illegal to disobey any of the safety commands that the flight attendants give you. The flight cannot take off if someone is not abiding by these measures. If someone decides not to listen, their fate is in the captain’s hands. Perhaps, they will be removed or if the flight is in progress, the crew can get the police to wait at the arrival gate for when the flight lands.
Listen Up
Remain Seated
Flight attendants have certain pet peeves that you may not have realized. One of them is when a passenger tries to beat everyone for exiting the plane. We all get anxious for landing, but it’s completely inappropriate and unsafe to begin unloading your luggage and unbuckle before the plane arrives to the proper terminal and gate. It’s also a sure way to get on the crew’s bad side. You can easily wait until the fasten seat belt sign has been turned off to get your bags. Safety first!
Remain Seated
Wages
Some get caught up in the image of flight attendants portrayed in film. Of course, it’s great that they can travel to unique and fun places, but as we emphasized before, it’s not a completely glamorous career. Also, they aren’t rolling in dough, contrary to popular belief. Wages vary based on the airline, but some of the higher wages range around $38,000 annually.
Wages
Private Flights Don’t Mean Better Passengers
Just because a crew is working a private or corporate jet, doesn’t guarantee these passengers will behave any better than commercial flight passengers. Corporate flight attendant Stefany DiManno Ceccato (founder of DMC Travel Tailor) said, “I once had a passenger stick his finger up his nose and pick it while I was asking him a question! He also happens to be a celebrity in the news right now for making advances at women in the film industry.”
Private Flights Don’t Mean Better Passengers
Tip or No Tip
So, most flight attendants on commercial flights are not actually allowed to accept any tips from passengers. However, there is something passengers can do if they really appreciated their crew and had a great experience. Passengers can personally write to the airline and mention their extraordinary flight attendant. In fact, many companies have incentive programs, so they reward their employees when they get praised and singled out for excellent customer service.
Tip Or No Tip
Real Purpose Of The Handles
Something you may have noticed are those handles by the plane’s emergency doors. You may be surprised by their purpose. They were created for flight attendants to grab hold of in case the passengers panic during an emergency. These handles are supposed to help them remain on the plane and not get pushed off by passengers rushing to the plane’s exits.
Real Purpose Of The Handles
Crew Members Are Not Your Parent Or Teacher
Unsurprisingly, people get a bit childish on flights. I’m sure you’ve all experienced or seen passengers like this, but we just hope you aren’t one of them. Often passengers go up to flight attendants in an attempt to tattle on another passenger. Well, this really frustrates the flight attendants since they’re not a preschool teacher or your parent.
Crew Members Are Not Your Parent Or Teacher
Hands To Yourself
Hey, this is an important one. Please do not put your hands on the crew members. Believe it or not, many passengers grab or poke the flight attendants, and unsurprisingly, they do not appreciate it. I mean think about it, you’re sitting down and they aren’t so, people end up touching them in inappropriate places. You wouldn’t grab a waitress if you needed something, now, would you? That’s what we thought.
Hands To Yourself