Six Things You Should Know About Flight According to Flight Attendants
Flying is pretty cool – after all, you’re sitting at 35,000 feet – but it can also be exhausting, uncomfortable, and messy . In a recent Reddit thread, flight attendants have revealed some of the less glamorous aspects of flying.
Reddit asked flight attendants, “What do passengers * don’t * know?” The answers were interesting, sometimes disturbing, and also quite helpful. Here are some of the best.
Don’t worry about marking your fragile baggage
“A bag marked ‘fragile’ will be thrown just as hard as any other bag quickly packed into the bin.”
How to make sure you find a way out in any emergency
“Count the seat backs to the nearest exit. There’s a good chance you won’t be able to see in some types of accidents. “
“See you next time” is the code
When we say “see you next time” to some passengers when they fly out after arrival, that is our code word for “fuck you – I hope you never fly with us again.”
Don’t forget the TSA rules
“People should definitely know that a surprising number of delays are caused by passengers. Yeah, passengers. The guy who gets hysterical about not being able to take four ounces of liquid through TSA and decides that the gate agent is a great target to get their anger out is causing your delay.
Turbulence probably won’t crash the plane
“Because of the turbulence, it’s almost impossible to crash the plane (even if it’s bad). Turbulence is only dangerous because things fly around the cockpit, including people who are not wearing seat belts. Most accidents occur during takeoff and landing, so we force you to do all of this before takeoff and landing. “
Don’t argue if you’re turned off
“ As the plane’s height … gets smaller, the alcohol in your blood will hit you harder. We were told: one in the air for two on the ground. In addition, it is illegal to be under the influence of alcohol on an airplane, and we are not allowed to give you drink. So if we cut you, don’t argue, we can serve you later if you are kind. “
Some of the other anecdotes in this thread are not particularly useful, but still interesting, if only out of morbid curiosity. Check them all out for yourself at the link below.
Reddit Flight Attendants: What Passengers Don’t Know? | Reddit
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