What does it mean when flight attendants check in?

The check in announcement will have the FAs will check in with the purser to report cabin condition, injuries, etc. after an unexpected turbulence encounter. The purser will then contact the pilots with that information.



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So that the flight attendants can ensure we are both still conscious or, more realistically, awake. It is not common for both pilots to fall asleep at the same time, but it does happen. Our flight attendants check in every 20 minutes* so that, if we have fallen asleep, it should not affect safety.

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Crosscheck is a generic term used by pilots and flight attendants meaning that one person has verified the task of another. In the cabin, flight attendants crosscheck one another's stations to make sure the doors are armed or disarmed as necessary.

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So when you walk on the plane and see our happy, smiling face, we're actually looking you up and down, trying to find our ABPs, the flight attendant from Salt Lake City remarked in the video. ABP stands for able body person, or someone who can assist flight attendants in an emergency, according to Kamalani.

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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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Pre-flight Announcement
We ask that you please fasten your seatbelts at this time and secure all baggage underneath your seat or in the overhead compartments. We also ask that your seats and table trays are in the upright position for take-off.

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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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And one of the responsibilities includes them to have their hands behind their back. But why is this? Simply put – it is because they are hiding a special counter. Cabin crew uses the counters to make sure the number of passengers getting on to the plane corresponds to the number of tickets scanned.

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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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Code Brown I have to admit, at first I thought this meant a baby blew though their Pampers. Not the case. A code brown means there is an active act of violence happening.

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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. Good observation. Not all routinely do this during take-off/landing, but some do.

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You need to show additional documents. Another reason that your boarding pass may say “see agent” is that certain travel documents need to be verified. If you had not previously selected a seat, some airlines cannot automatically issue a boarding pass with a seat assignment until the documents are checked.

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

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To assume a brace position or crash position is an instruction that can be given to prepare for a crash, such as on an aircraft; the instruction to Brace for impact! or Brace! Brace! is often given if the aircraft must make an emergency landing on land or water.

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You'll have to remember a lot of important information, before, during, and after class. It may feel like a lot, but in just three weeks you'll have an exciting new career. Pay attention in class. Understand that the instructors are thorough and want you to do well.

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How to make your flight attendant like you
  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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10 ways to become friends with flight attendants
  1. Be Polite. It truly is that simple. ...
  2. Pack a Smile. And, share it! ...
  3. Be Strong. ...
  4. Think Ahead. ...
  5. Be Healthy. ...
  6. Be a Super Hero. ...
  7. Bring Treats. ...
  8. Be Aware.


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It is a general practice that cabin crew members do speak English to facilitate the communication in the aviation industry. The operator defines what languages its cabin crew members must be able to speak and at what level.

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