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Do flight attendants know if your seatbelt is off?

Flight attendants check that seatbelts are fastened the old fashioned way - by looking and confirming each passenger has correctly fastened them. There is no indicator anywhere around each seat which indicates as such.



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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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As soon as every flight is completely boarded, the gate agent gives the flight attendants a passenger list which includes that information. It also includes your status with the airline and in some cases the number of reward miles you hold on the airline.

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Moreover, while pilots and crew might also wear shoulder straps, passengers usually get only a lap belt. Unlike with a car, where the biggest risk lies in the back-and-forth motion, the risk on a plane is the up-down. Lap belts work to keep you on your seat in turbulence.

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Whether you're nice Not everyone shares in their cheery presence, though, and a bad attitude is one of the first things a flight attendant will notice. Not only will the crew members notice a less-than-friendly passenger, but the lack of kindness is actually a pretty big pet peeve of flight attendants.

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If you are yearning to speak with someone about your anxiety, don't be afraid to walk into the flight attendant cabin and tell them exactly what is going on. Be honest about your experience- you have anxiety and you are currently experiencing an anxiety attack.

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How can I make my flight attendant happy?
  1. Say hi back. If a flight attendant greets you upon boarding, don't just ignore them. ...
  2. Listen to the safety demo. It's just polite. ...
  3. Headphones off! ...
  4. Be specific when ordering. ...
  5. Same for cold drinks. ...
  6. Say please and thank you. ...
  7. Magazines! ...
  8. Treats.


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Flight attendants have the authority to move people around and the flight attendant can ask someone, she says, emphasizing that seat trades should always be equal. But Whitmore says there are two scenarios where it is “never” OK to ask for a switch.

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Well, they sleep in special sleeping compartments on their aircraft. These are typically located behind the cockpit. They usually have small beds with seat belts. These compartments are accessed through a hidden stairway or ladder.

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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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But rest assured, your flight attendant does. In the back, the flight crew probably has a photo of your face on their sophisticated tablets, which could tell them a slew of other personal information, including your birthday, your occupation, your favorite beverage, and how your last five flights have gone.

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Aviation Authority Background Check: (FAA / CAA etc)
Certain previous convictions such as crimes involving an aircraft or any violent crime, felony or time spent in jail would prevent you from being able to work as a Flight Attendant. What is this?

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New flight attendants must be flexible with their schedule and location. Almost all flight attendants start out working on call, also known as reserve status. Flight attendants on reserve usually live near their home airport, because they may have to report to work on short notice.

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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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overweight airline passenger fastens seat belt If the plane is full, you might be required to wait until the next available flight and pay full fare for a second seat. For example, Southwest requires obese passengers to purchase a second seat in advance (but provides a refund if the plane is not full).

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A standard airline seatbelt extends approximately 46 inches, and a seatbelt extension adds approximately 25 inches.

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In airplanes, only the window seats can practically have three point seatbelts. You are to stay seated and belted,, until the plane comes to a complete stop at the gate and the flight crew tells you it is safe. Even when flying with the sear belt light out it is safer to keep the seat belt on, not tight but on.

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