Do flight attendants check you out?

Flight attendants reveal the first things they notice when travelers board a plane. As they smile at you and welcome you aboard, flight attendants are actually assessing whether you'll be a safety concern on the flight. They're also checking you out to see whether you might be an asset in the case of an emergency.



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The cabin crew will first monitor passengers for if they seem drunk or drugged in any way. If they think you may become a threat to safety in any way, a passenger can be offloaded. A drunk passenger could try mishandling a cabin door or trying to smoke in a lavatory.

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They check to see if you're sick Myriam Mimi, a flight attendant at Condor since 1994, says, I check if they are drunk, drugged, sick, angry or afraid. That is extremely important as if I have the possibility to avoid any kind of troubles over the Atlantic, then I address it on ground.

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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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“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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How to Pick Up a Flight Attendant
  1. Make eye contact. And say hello! ...
  2. Don't show me your bag tag. If you have to tell me your frequent flier status, you're probably doing something wrong. ...
  3. Help a passenger. ...
  4. Keep your seatbelt fastened. ...
  5. Remove your headphones. ...
  6. Share something. ...
  7. Don't ring your call light. ...
  8. Go for it.


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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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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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How fit you are. Because their first concern is safety, what flight attendants notice about you has much to do with your ability to keep yourself and others safe. They'll make a mental note of passengers who are in good shape and who can help lift heavy items and lend a hand if necessary.

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They sit on their hands during take off and landing so that if there is any turbulence they are already braced and ready for it. So, it's basically just for safety.

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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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It's not abnormal — especially post-pandemic — to see passengers on a flight wearing medical masks. Flight attendants may make note of these passengers as potentially feeling sick, but they will also look for swollen or red eyes, sweating, or sweating when scanning guests.

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Flight attendants on long-haul flights are provided with spaces to rest.

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They can't drink when wearing their uniform
However, not drinking alcohol doesn't only apply to flight attendants on duty. “Flight attendants can't publicly consume alcohol in uniform,” says Ward. While flying, a top priority is to keep valuables safe. Follow these 7 tips to keep personal items safe while travelling.

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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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These days, air travel rarely brings out the best in anyone. But hitting, threatening, or interfering with a crewmember working on an airplane violates federal law and can result in a felony conviction. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) can also impose substantial fines.

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United's photography policy, which is typical for a U.S. airline, notes that taking pictures or video on its aircraft is permitted “only for capturing personal events.” It goes on to note that “photography or recording of other customers or airline personnel without their express prior consent is strictly prohibited.”

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The Company has implemented Calling in Well. The Company will also clarify that the Flight Attendant can always call in to inform the Company that she/he is able to fly on remaining day(s) of the trip for which she/he had called in sick. Such flying is subject to Crew Schedule's consent.

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How to Pick Up a Flight Attendant
  1. Make eye contact. And say hello! ...
  2. Don't show me your bag tag. If you have to tell me your frequent flier status, you're probably doing something wrong. ...
  3. Help a passenger. ...
  4. Keep your seatbelt fastened. ...
  5. Remove your headphones. ...
  6. Share something. ...
  7. Don't ring your call light. ...
  8. Go for it.


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On average, flight attendants rate the meaningfulness of their work a 2.8/5. While most flight attendants aren't very fulfilled by their work, some people may still manage to find meaning in it.

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Flight attendants are looking for able-bodied people and warning signs. So when you walk on the airplane and see our happy, smiling face, we're actually looking you up and down, and we are trying to find our ABPs, the Salt-Lake-City-based flight attendant said in the video.

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