An American flight attendant has shared the “most heinous, evil, diabolical” things passengers do on planes – including the gross reason other travelers on a flight once had to miss out on food. Cher from Dallas, Texas, has been a flight attendant for five years and uses her TikTok @cherdallas to give people a behind-the-scenes … Read more
Everyone needs a charge. Sometimes, traveling can be a nightmare, especially for Americans in European countries who may not have brought the right adapter to charge their phones with at their hotels. However, a flight attendant has shared a quick and easy life hack to avoid bearing the feeling of anxiety that comes with having … Read more
Luckily for flyers, it’s gonna be May very soon. “May and September are great months to travel, as they’re before and after peak summer here in the US,” flight attendant Bernice Padilla, 29, confided to SWNS. “You have less crowds and more affordable prices, but the weather is still nice,” she continued. “Every country has … Read more
It’s worth a shot. Dallas-based flight attendant Cher Killough is sharing the “king” and “queen” behavior she loves to see on a flight, including one move that might score you a free drink. She enjoys it when passengers properly store their luggage, when they check the lavatory signs before trying to enter the bathroom, and … Read more
A devious flight attendant revealed the unique way she gets passengers to swap seats if a family with young children requested to sit together. Mitra Amirzadeh, a Florida-based flight attendant, claims she gets seat change requests on 8 of the 10 flights she works each month. She claims she is good at “reading the room” … Read more
No, they’re not setting the mood for mile-high club hopefuls. Dimming the lights during takeoff and landing on night flights might seem like a superfluous measure to facilitate passenger sleep. However, this peculiar protocol is enacted for a very important safety reason — to help those on board see in case of an emergency. “The … Read more
She’s hoping these good behaviors take off. An American Airlines flight attendant is sharing six passenger “green flags,” which are positive actions that can help make a plane ride smooth. “I feel like I say a lot about, like, the negative experiences that I have with passengers, but some of y’all are really cool,” Destanie … Read more
A Spirit Airlines flight attendant revealed the unique way she could tell if a flier is “sweet,” “chugged two to three beers”, or if they showered before a flight — just by seeing what shoes they wear. “Here’s what I’m assuming about you based on the shoes that you’re wearing on the plane coming from … Read more
It’s important to keep an open blind. Having the window shade open during takeoff and landing might seem like an unnecessary nuisance. However, there’s an important safety reason for this seemingly shady protocol, which is why many airlines require the sky shutter to be up during these times. “Raising your window shade during takeoff and … Read more
She wasn’t a fan of them treating the plane like a subway in the sky. Another day, another game of musical chairs at 30,000 feet. This time, a fed-up Delta Airlines flight attendant grew exasperated after unruly passengers allegedly started switching seats before flyers had finished boarding. “Why do people make this job so hard?” irritated … Read more
Have you ever boarded a plane and noticed the 13th row is missing? Well, a flight attendant has spilled the industry secrets and revealed row 13 is often missing because of “bad luck.” Flight attendant Henny Lim shared an explainer video to TikTok and told her followers: “In many cultures, number 13 is associated with … Read more
A Delta passenger who says she was threatened with being kicked off a flight because she was not wearing a bra has demanded to meet the airline’s boss, claiming she was “targeted and humiliated” in the boob brouhaha. Lisa Archbold, 38, said she boarded a flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco on Jan. … Read more
Timing is everything, especially if you want a good seat. Flight attendants revealed that passengers who want to upgrade their seats should submit their request at the boarding door as soon as possible. “You should ask prior to door closure, but don’t be surprised if they don’t move you until after you’re in the air … Read more
They’re not pointless. A flight attendant for Philippines-based airline Cebu Pacific is sharing the “secret” meaning behind black triangle stickers in airplane cabins. “1. Passengers sitting next to the triangles get the best view of the wings,” Henny Joyce Lim explained in a 2022 TikTok that resurfaced this week. “2. If flight crew need to … Read more
Now this will get your trip off to a flying start. Air travel, while often a pleasurable experience for avid vacationers, can come with a unique set of stressors. The frustration of navigating foreign airports to find your gate, anxiously listening for announcements about flight delays and cancellations, and feverishly updating loved ones with last-minute changes to your … Read more
She’s had many a bad air day. It’s no secret that certain passengers behave like barbarians in the sky. Now, a fed-up North Carolina flight attendant is raising a stink about revolting traveler habits, which include nose-picking, blowing one’s nose — and even farting inflight. “If I tell y’all the stuff I see grown adults … Read more
It’s just plane gross. No one likes a litter bug — especially a mile-high one who leaves trash, recyclables and steaming human waste scattered about their seat on an aircraft. And an irked airline worker is issuing fair warning to jet-setting jerks, saying their slob-like antics just won’t fly. “It doesn’t matter how many times a flight … Read more
A Jetstar passenger was left stunned after he claimed a flight attendant wouldn’t let him borrow her pen — and then told him he had to buy one for $5. Douglas Lazickirk, who was on a flight from Sydney to Seoul, South Korea on Sunday, said he was two hours from landing when he asked … Read more
They’re tired of passengers treating their planes like a Sweetgreen in the sky. Flight attends for Lufthansa Airlines have proposed charging flyers for special meals, saying they’ve been inundated by an “excessive amount” of unique menu requests. “We are aware of the issue that the staff representatives for cabin crew complain about too many special … Read more
Brace yourself for the turbulent truth. Although they’re called the friendly skies, jet-setting off into the clouds can sometimes result in a bumpy ride. But when trouble is afoot, assuming this position comes in handy for flight attendants. “Ever wonder why [the] cabin crew sits [on their hands] during takeoff and landing?,” asked Henny Lim, an airline … Read more