What flight attendants wish you knew?

20 Things Flight Attendants Want You to Know
  • They always put your safety first. ...
  • They want you to tell them if you're a nervous flyer. ...
  • They don't have answers to all of your questions. ...
  • They appreciate kind gestures. ...
  • They hate it when you don't store your bags close to your seat.




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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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How friendly you are. What flight attendants notice about you isn't limited to how you look. They also pay attention to how you act. When you step onto the plane, you're usually giving off some kind of energy, and flight attendants are in a unique position to observe it as they welcome passengers.

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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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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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There are a few things passengers should never say to flight attendants in order to make their job easier. Examples include calling an attendant stewardess, and asking an attendant to watch your children. Flight attendants have a taxing job, but it can become even worse when passengers say the wrong things.

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For aspiring flight attendants, Delta Air Lines, ranked by its employees as one of the best places to work, is also one of the most difficult places to get a job. It's harder to get invited to Delta flight attendant training than it is to get into Harvard University.

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The rules for the little-known game are simple: every time a cabin crew member sees a passenger they think is attractive, they say 'Cheerio' while keeping a straight face.

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The unnamed cabin crew member who called the show explained: “We have a little game called 'find the Bob' and basically Bob stands for best on board. So, you just find the best looking person on the plane and you call them Bob the whole day.

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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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These men and women are not your waitress or waiter aboard a flight and they should be recognized for their hard work, especially if they have to deal with unruly passengers. Ignoring safety demonstrations, flirting with flight attendants or even touching them is not okay.

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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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No. Therefore, tipping is discouraged. So while you may see a cash tip as a nice gesture, it might be prohibited by the airline entirely and flight attendants may not appreciate it either as they — rightly — see themselves as safety professionals and not customer service workers.

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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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The two most common ways to wish someone a safe flight is “Have a safe flight”, “Safe travels”, and “text me when you land” The saying “safe travels” is more broadly used and accepted for any mode of transportation.

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How Much Does a Flight Attendant Make? Flight Attendants made a median salary of $61,640 in 2021. The best-paid 25% made $76,920 that year, while the lowest-paid 25% made $48,780.

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11 Helpful Tips for Nervous Flyers - from a Fellow Anxious Flyer
  • 1) Tell your travel expert. ...
  • 2) Tell the airline ahead of time. ...
  • 3) Pick an aisle or extra legroom seat. ...
  • 5) Arrive at the airport ahead of time. ...
  • 7) Bring water. ...
  • 9) Do something to distract yourself.


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Because the wings provide the plane's stability, the seats closest to them will offer a smoother ride. If those seats are not available, the next best place is towards the front of the plane. It is best to avoid the back if turbulence will cause you distress, as it is the most susceptible to bumpiness.

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Flight attendants will be skilled in helping you take your mind off the anxiety. They'll ask you all about where your from, what you do, what your family is like, where you're going, what you'll do there- they'll ask you to tell stories, describe things that you like, and remind you that everything is going to be okay.

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