Flight attendants have seen many things and know a lot about humans. Imagine the possibilities. Their travels have taken them all over the world, and they’ve encountered many different types of people, so they’ve been in many unfortunate circumstances as well.
Therefore, if a flight attendant asks you to return your seat to its original position, you may just do so without making a fuss. Even if you don’t understand, there’s a reason for what they say and do.
After scouring the Internet, we found a massive list of airline industry secrets that flight attendants have shared. You may find this helpful in answering some of your questions about why specific rules of behavior aboard the aircraft actually exist.
Keeping it under wraps
Despite being a true story, this one was told by a passenger, not a flight attendant. At the gate check-in, this person overheard a call. This article was about a flight attendant who couldn’t make it on time due to being hungover.
Minutes later, an announcement announced that the same flight had been delayed due to pre-flight maintenance. That’s a pretty good cover-up, isn’t it? If everyone hadn’t heard the same call, they must have thought the passenger was making stuff up.
Watch out!
There’s something creepy about this video, but it’s also hilarious. All passengers on a flight are listed on a list kept by the flight attendants. Each person’s full name and seat number are included on the list. Isn’t that logical? Safety measures like this are precious.
It wasn’t a secret, but they usually Google the passengers when they’re bored. Yes, of course. The secret is out. They’re not all stalkers, but sometimes they’ll trace you online when they have nothing better to do.
Truth number two
Flight attendants aren’t adequately compensated, which is sad. It’s a little-known fact that flight attendants are just as irritated as we are whenever a flight is delayed. Flight time is the only thing they are paid for.
As a result, if a plane is delayed, they will not be paid to wait at the airport or greet customers. The time you’ll be paid for in the air is only 55 minutes, which makes working 3-4 hours very difficult.
Are you creeped out yet?
When a passenger dies on board, flight attendants usually keep them in their seats until they land. They would be wrapped in blankets to make it look like they were sleeping if they died during the flight.
Other passengers won’t notice anything because it’s all done invisibly. There is a good chance they would freak out if they did. Since there is no logical alternative, it’s a good move, but it’s still quite frightening.
There is nothing worse than this
Initially published by an unnamed Latin American airline, this is the story of a former flight attendant. Generally, she described the work environment as toxic, with frequent harassment by pilots and co-pilots.
Often, they would make indecent proposals to hostesses to abuse their power. She used to receive texts during her holidays from a pilot over 40 years old. It was just her 19th birthday. A lot worse has happened to hostesses, unfortunately.
That’s good to hear
Flight attendants often change their emergency codes, according to an anonymous source. The emergency code could be any word, and they do this every few months. This could include words like “marvelous,” “stupendous,” and “fantastic.” Dictionary words could be code words.
When a crew member uses the emergency word over the PA to the pilot, the pilot’s next step is simple. Pilots will lock the cockpit, and they won’t open the door again no matter what happens.
Keep a nice attitude
Although it shouldn’t be a secret, this one is. There is a pretty simple logic to this. The chances of getting free stuff on the plane are high if you’re nice to the other passengers. Flight attendants aren’t the only ones…
On one occasion, a baby was seated behind a couple. The parents had difficulty controlling the crying baby, and the baby kept crying all the time. The couple offered to help and ordered something for the parents as a gesture of goodwill. They received a goodie bag a short time later from their parents!
A drastic measure
There will be times in one’s life when drastic measures are required to handle an unforeseen situation. A flight attendant would consider this a drastic measure. It is just unimaginable from the perspective of a passenger!
Let me tell you something. If an unruly passenger needs to remain seated, a flight attendant won’t hesitate to tape them to their seat. There won’t be much of that kind of action, but you can rest assured that they won’t hold back!
Everybody knows
A flight attendant can’t tell if you’re being clever or over-smart. You can’t tell them anything they don’t already know, and it won’t work. The best thing you can do for them is to be nice to them.
When you call flight attendants, they know what you’re going to say. Regardless of what you complain about, request, joke, or anything else you may say to them, they know it all. They have probably heard it eight times by the fourth flight of the day.
It would have been nice if we hadn’t known
We’ve kept plenty of surprising secrets from each other, so it’s only fair that we reveal the gross ones, too. One of the flight attendants shared this one. Flight attendants frequently fart while walking down the aisle when they feel bloated.
Even though we are typing this, we still feel strange as we do so. Whenever you fly regularly, you’re likely to see a flight attendant fart directly in front of your face if you’re a frequent flyer. It’s time for me to share my thoughts with you.
There is another side to this
There’s nothing glamorous about flying, but it sometimes feels so fancy. It’s not always the case, but it does happen occasionally. On a flight, a passenger cornered another and spit in their face.
The police failed to take action because the company did nothing about it. The harassment that flight attendants face has also been discussed, and pilots have often abused their power to get sexual favors in flight.
As busy as possible
Please be assured that you are safe before we reveal this secret. A pilot knows what he or she is doing, and he or she is an expert. There is a lot of training involved in becoming a pilot. That way, you can rest assured that your safety is the pilot’s top priority.
In the cockpit, things aren’t always intense. Landing and taking off require them to be focused, but other times they are also on their phones or reading newspapers, just like us in the economy class.
Robots are everywhere
There are many ways in which automation has benefited pilots. In addition to increasing flight safety, it allows pilots to read a book or play on their phones during flight. Among other things, they can take pictures of passengers and watch movies.
An attractive passenger is also discussed among them. You may see coffee filter bags hanging anywhere because someone in the vicinity smells terrible. Passengers sometimes have unbearable body odors on board, so it’s understandable.
A former flight attendant tells two short stories here. When the landing gear got stuck, the pilot flew the plane in circles for a long time before deciding whether or not to crash land. They landed safely after the gear came down.
There was no sign of a problem among the passengers. Although it’s scary to think about such things happening, plenty of measures are in place to prevent them. Flight attendants deserve your respect for this reason alone.
Totally understood
During another flight, the flight attendant spilled coffee creamer on a bald man’s head. The guy was sleeping, which was a blessing. It was agreed that nobody would say anything. They said it was a funny sight, but the flight attendant felt guilty about it.
Flight attendants are humans, so it’s important to remember that. Despite their perfect appearance and poise, they can make mistakes. It’s not a life or death situation when they spill something. Don’t be too hard on them if they have a minor accident like this.
Flight tips that will help you
If you want to have fun on your flight, here is an essential tip from a flight attendant. Chocolate and you are all it takes for this tip. A box of chocolates is provided to the flight attendants.
This might result in getting all the free snacks and alcohol you could possibly want! What a great convenience! A box of chocolates gets you all that. Rather than paying for everything during the flight, it’s better to pay in advance and do it graciously.
Bamboozled!
The intercom was not working for a flight attendant once. What was happening caused great concern among the other employees? Flight attendants thought she was having a stroke! In response, another flight attendant announced something else.
There was also an announcement that the flight was delayed, and they were all waiting for a new flight attendant to take over. The employees later revealed that the flight attendant had just been drunk and had slurred speech. There was no way she could walk straight on the plane.
The dangers of flying
I’d like to share some tips with you. It is never a good idea to fly if you have an ear infection or even if you have fluid in your ears. Flying can cause your eardrums to rupture, which is very dangerous. The worst thing you could do is to delay your trip and end up in the ER.
The constant pressurization and depressurization that flight crews experience during their work make them more susceptible to these things, obviously. Hopefully, they’re also taking precautions to stay healthful!
Professional movie taste
We are all just ordinary people, including flight attendants. There is only one difference: they work a different kind of job than the average office worker who works 9-5. Many of them don’t even spend time on the ground, nor do they spend time in one place!
As with any job, there are both pros and cons. By now, you’ve probably heard of a few of them. A funny fact might sound like a joke to you, but here’s one. The movie “Airplane” is quoted a lot by flight attendants. Yes, quite a lot!
Hidden motives
It is always polite to be greeted by a flight attendant, isn’t it? Even though they welcome you, they have different intentions when they do. To begin with, they check to see if you are drunk when they greet you.
Afterward, they check your strength and build. The reason behind it is that they may call you in an emergency if they need to open an emergency door or lift something heavy, for example.
I couldn’t imagine how bad it could get
We have already discussed the low pay, long work hours, and workplace harassment issues they face. People might think things couldn’t get worse, but they are sadly wrong. The majority of flight attendants do not have a place to live.
Most of them live out of their suitcases and crew break rooms. A former pilot also reported that new flight attendants’ pay is meager. The fact that they are on the road so much makes it difficult for them to have a permanent home, which they cannot afford anyway.
Problems with hygiene
Here’s a story about a supervisor of a US carrier. One of their employees had a kid whose science project was about germs. The lady brought the child in an aircraft at night, and samples were taken everywhere on board.
They found out the following. Fecal matter was found in the highest concentration on the tray tables. That’s not a joke. Cleaning workers often do not change their gloves when they go to the galley or other places for cleaning. The warning has been given.
There is no cost to being kind
A kind word to a flight attendant does not cost you anything. You’ll pay for your unkindness if you’re not kind to them. The second secret is this. You’ll be met at the ground by security if you are rude to flight attendants.
If you are rude to them, they are not afraid to give you crumbs or chew up your cookies or snack mixes. It’s common for them to hide in the galleys to avoid all the ridiculous questions they get from passengers.
Positives and negatives
First, let’s address the bad news. Food that has not been eaten on flights is usually discarded. There is a need to take care of it since it is an international waste. There is a great deal of food wasted on flights.
Alternatively, if a private plane is delayed, the food on that plane cannot be thrown away. Everything must go somewhere. All the fantastic food gets to be enjoyed by flight attendants! The fact that they deserve it is also a good thing.
Absurd flight’s rules
On a commercial flight, no one is declared dead. CPR will be performed by the crew and officials until the body is removed from the plane. While the coroner’s office investigates, the airplane can be impounded.
Human remains are also transported as cargo when someone dies abroad. That’s right, that thing is a coffin, if you ever see a tall rectangular box being loaded into a cargo bin with care.
Helping hand
There is no doubt that flight attendants have a very demanding schedule. I’ll tell you one more thing about it. They must work for a certain number of hours before they can take 12 hours of rest. No matter how tired they are, they would have to work more if they didn’t.
As a result, pilots often keep the plane on for a few more minutes to allow flight attendants to use up their hours, allowing them to have a day or two off finally. Doing so means they don’t have to work too hard to gain a few extra minutes!
How fair is it?
The author of this account works for Emirates. They always made the flight attendants lock the whole galley whenever these guys flew into Saudi Arabia. The galley contained food items, napkins, cutlery, and other essentials.
This step was taken because, in the past, Saudi Arabian authorities would simply break in, grab what they wanted, and leave. It was impossible for the flight attendants to intervene. In order to maintain safety, they took these precautions.
Secrets to keep
Here are some dirty secrets about the airline industry, as the title suggests. Honestly, this one is gross, and it makes us want to avoid flying. Let’s brace ourselves.
Apparently, the only dirty part of a flight attendant’s job is the plane itself. According to them, neither the floors nor the seats on the airplane are washed. The situation is disgusting, and if it is true for all airlines, even the most expensive ones, we are wordless.
You’re grounded
These things may seem unbelievable, but they are actually true. A flight attendant knows very well how to get back at you if you are rude to them. It would be highly irritating for any passenger to experience something like this.
Inflight TV screens can be controlled by flight attendants. As for turning them on and off, they can at least do that. Flight attendants often re-set the offending passenger’s TV screen if a passenger is rude to them.
Another dirty secret
There was a dirty secret behind the one above. Ladies and gentlemen, once again, brace yourselves for a secret that is quite dirty. These little things are just gross, but we don’t intend to make you stop air travel.
Ex-engineers say aircraft galleys would be shut down immediately if ever inspected as seriously as restaurants. Hygiene problems are widespread. We have dirty water tanks, floors, ceilings, and just one rag for cleaning everything.
An easy way to secure your luggage
An account of a Canadian and British soldier traveling worldwide for the military is presented here. He collected a lot of Air Canada luggage tags whenever he stopped at a major Canadian airport. I’ll tell you why.
When flying commercially, many Americans would also ask for those, especially when traveling to the Middle East or Africa. Canadian luggage was never stolen or abused, unlike American luggage.
He knew too much
We feel somewhat safer after coming across this bit of information, yet also a bit scared at the same time. In every cockpit, there’s a 600-page manual. Is there anything in that book that you know about? Having a lot of experience with “what if” scenarios is the first step.
A lot of things can go wrong on a flight, and this book contains every single possibility. It could be a bulb going out, a bomb threat, an engine malfunction, or even a biohazard warning. There is a great need for that book.
Life isn’t all roses
There are times when being a flight attendant can be very dull, even though it may seem exciting. A former flight attendant describes some crazy things that happened during his time working as a flight attendant.
Flight attendants are often depressed, addicted to alcohol, and abusing drugs. While it may be exciting to travel to all these exotic locations at first, each exotic location becomes just another workplace after a while.
Love on global scale
As we have mentioned, flight attendants often do not have a permanent home. They may not have accommodations everywhere they land, even when they do. Hotels often host airline staff, so it’s not surprising to learn that some of them live there. In addition to sleeping and eating, they use the internet as well.
This hotel was the subject of a story shared by a traveler. An airline attendant had previously used one of the computers in the business lounge. A guest learned that she had boyfriends around the world when she forgot to log off!
Input/output
Airplanes are indeed much more capable than we see in movies. Whenever an inconvenience occurs, planes waltz down to the ground. This isn’t true in reality. The capabilities of a plane will surprise you.
If we were to tell you how it goes, here’s what we’d say. A minimum equipment list could have a vast number of things that are broken or inoperative. Despite all the minor mishaps that happen, an airplane can still fly.
The time has come for change
I have another gross secret to share with you. During one of their flights, an ex-flight attendant shared her experience. Boiling water was done in the back galley with a boiler. Additionally, they used it to serve passengers hot drinks such as tea, coffee, and hot chocolate.
As a passenger, it’s best to avoid these things as much as possible since the tanks in which this water is stored are rarely cleaned. Worse still, there is just a few centimeters between the waste disposal valve and the water intake for refilling that tank. It’s disgusting.
What’s in the toilet?
Toilets are located near passenger seating areas in airplanes. You simply cannot conceal the fact that you’re doing business there, regardless of how hard you try. For some, it’s embarrassing, but it’s unavoidable.
Therefore, you should never fall for free upgrades or anything like that because we have just told you the truth. There is no truth in anything like that. We are all human, so there is no need to worry!
How does this sound to you?
There’s no secret to this one. This is more of a matter of common sense. These guys aren’t just called flight attendants, according to many people, including us. In addition to their other responsibilities, they are always handling petty incidents involving passengers.
Of course, it is an annoying thing to deal with. Therefore, we believe that flight attendants should be renamed cabin safety officers! It would be easier for them if they were successful in changing the name.
Blocking those ads off
Inflight infomercials about credit cards are really weird, especially when airlines make passengers listen to them. In a way, it’s as if they have a second job as a credit card salesman and a primary job as an actual salesman. What a pain.
It is common for short flights to be filled with commercials for credit cards. By purchasing their credit cards, we aren’t supporting an airline. It is even more annoying for frequent flyers to listen to those commercials. The experience is similar to being forced to watch an ad before watching a video on YouTube.
Oh no!
I found this secret to be funny. It was provided by an ex-pilot with more than three decades of experience in the industry. Listen to this one and you’ll laugh! And then you will think twice about boarding a Russian plane…
So, before things went downhill, their employers constantly monitored Russian pilots. Many times they were locked up in rooms as a result. Before flying, they’d sometimes get so drunk they couldn’t walk!