Can you ask a flight attendant to hold a flight?

Contrary to popular belief, the crew can't call ahead and hold your next flight for you. But there are things they can do to help you avoid missing it. Flight attendants have the scoop on the location of your connecting gate and the fastest way to get there.



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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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Extra Snacks or Drinks If you find yourself a little peckish or thirsty after that service, politely ask your flight attendant for another round. But remember, asking doesn't mean you'll receive. It's all based on availability and whether or not the flight attendant is able to serve you at that point in the flight.

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COZY UP TO YOUR FLIGHT ATTENDANT But alert them of your situation anyway. “If you're transferring to another airline, the flight attendants may not know it,” she says. A flight attendant who's aware of your scenario may let you deplane first, which can prove crucial if you're stuck at the back of the plane.

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“We trust our people to make the right decisions on and off the clock,” said Michelle Agnew, a spokesperson for Southwest. Flight attendants say that fending off flirtatious passengers comes with the territory, but some admit that they are open to finding a mate, or at least a date, on the job.

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When you're standing there going 'buh-bye, thank you, take care' etc when you see someone you fancy, you say 'cheerio'. Cheerio!

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Yes, but not on board. In the free world, flight attendants can date whomever they want, and if that person happens to be a passenger, then so be it. In the not (so) free world, it depends.

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The recommended layover time for international flights is generally longer, as you will have to go through customs and immigration before boarding your next flight. In most cases, a 30-minute layover for domestic flights and an hour for international flights is considered a minimum, or short, layover.

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Flight attendants are only paid for their flight time. This means they are not compensated when they are walking through the airport to get to a gate or waiting for the aircraft to arrive. Their time clock does not start until the cabin door is closed.

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Planes are required to travel with fully stocked first aid kits. If you need a bandaid, sanitizing wipe, or some basic medications, you can ask your flight attendant if they have what you need. Some airlines also offer sanitary pads and tampons as part of their medical supplies, but you can't count on it.

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It's fun and personally rewarding to give gifts to flight attendants. Based on everything I've heard and experienced, coffee gift cards or packs of candy are almost a sure-fire hit. Just estimate one flight attendant for every 50 seats on a plane. That gives you an idea of how many gifts to bring.

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§ 125.328 Prohibition on crew interference. No person may assault, threaten, intimidate, or interfere with a crewmember in the performance of the crewmember's duties aboard an aircraft being operated under this part.

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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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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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You flirt with a Flight Attendant exactly the same way you flirt with any other pretty lady in a professional setting: with a sincere and flattering compliment combined with gentle, unoffensive humor, tons of respect, perfect dignity and as a gentleman of standing, sophistication and good taste.

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As a flight attendant, you'll be eligible for free flights – sometimes for your friends or family, too! – and maximum time off to enjoy the destinations of your choice during your free time. You'll also get discounts on hotels, car rentals, other airlines' flights, and vacation packages.

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Male flight attendants are called hosts while female ones are referred to as hostesses. Cabin crew is selected in accordance with the certain rules of aviation organizations and they are also subjected to the rules set by the General Directorate of Civil Aviation.

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Yes! Although I am not sure why this is being asked. Humans are all the same and so are flight attendants. Flight attendants take relationships very seriously and so should you if you are dating one.

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It brings harmony to the uniform
The flight attendants are recognized for having a scarf on their necks since the 60's. Without it would make them feel naked since they're exposing their necks. The purpose of tying the silk scarf is to make the overall outfit harmonious. Honestly, they blend together perfectly.

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