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Can flight attendants give pain killers?

Over-the-counter Medication Flight attendants also have access to many over-the-counter medications, from painkillers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen to antidiarrheals, so feel free to request these items.



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Can Flight Attendants administer medication? No, Flight Attendants will not physically administer medication—whether from the first-aid kit or that you bring with you.

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7 Cannot visit cockpit any time Cabin crew are not allowed to visit the cockpit any time they choose. There is a rule of 'sterile cockpit' where the cabin crew cannot contact the flight crew during certain times unless of an emergency situation.

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Any time you disobey a crewmember's instructions, you run the risk of violating federal law. But civil penalties and criminal prosecutions usually result only when passengers repeatedly ignore, argue with, or disobey flight attendants; or when they act out in a way that is dangerous.

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Over-the-counter Medication Flight attendants also have access to many over-the-counter medications, from painkillers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen to antidiarrheals, so feel free to request these items.

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It is a violation under the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR; 14 CFR 61.53) to operate aircraft while using impairing medications. Should a pilot take one of these medications for any reason, the underlying medical condition will always need assessment to obtain medical certification.

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Include your prescription and over-the-counter medicines in your travel health kit and take enough to last your entire trip, plus extra in case of travel delays. Pack medications in a carry on in case your luggage is lost or delayed. Keep medicines in their original, labeled containers.

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7 Tips for Traveling with Chronic Pain
  1. Get a Massage Before, During, and After to Help Your Body Adjust! ...
  2. Take Your Own Travel Pillow! ...
  3. Don't Forget to Pack Your Favorite Tune-up Therapy Balls or a Tennis Ball! ...
  4. Help Relieve Chronic Pain by Getting Quality Sleep. ...
  5. Make Sure to Pack Your Analgesic Cremes or Pain Meds.


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Generally speaking, you are allowed to take as much as you need with you in your hand luggage. There is no limit to how many paracetamol tablets you can take with you, whether it is prescribed or not. Of course, this may vary between different airlines.

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Here are a few questions that make us flight attendants cringe.
  • What Is The Pilot Drinking? ...
  • The Gate Agent Said You Could Seat Us Together? ...
  • Can I Just Sit Here? ...
  • What Hotel Do You Stay At? ...
  • (Ringing The Call Button) Can I Have A Coke? ...
  • What? ...
  • How Many Days Do You Work? ...
  • Is This Your Usual Route?


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As just explained, interference is a civil wrong, and assault is a criminal offense. And in fact, any sort of offensive touching or threats against a crewmember can constitute both interference and assault.

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Tugging their sleeve to get their attention
(“We're not dogs!” he says). But even if you're gentle and trying to be polite, most flight attendants prefer not to be touched at all.

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While flight attendants are there to make your flight comfortable, [it's] not a service industry. They're not waiters, Gottsman explained. If you genuinely need assistance, that's what the call button is for. If you're just thirsty and the beverage cart hasn't come yet, sit tight and be patient.

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