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
Was she cruisin’ for a brusin’? Traveling the not-so-friendly skies can be a real crapshoot nowadays. While most vacationers hope for an uneventful jaunt to their final destinations, a recent string of unhinged plane riders have subjected their fellow passengers to everything from “that mother f- -ker is not real” spooks to objectionable mid-air concerts. But … Read more
The early bird gets the worm — or, in this case, the cleanest planes. According to former flight attendant Jay Robert, who spent nearly two decades in the aviation industry, the later the flight, the filthier the aircraft. “Throughout the day, there’s only time to perform light spot cleaning, with some airlines relying on cabin … Read more
Bookmark these booking tips. A flight attendant has shared the three major mistakes Americans make when booking their plane tickets, saying the errors often ensure travel chaos. Caroline, who posts under the handle @blondevoyage, initially outlined the mistakes — and the tips to fix them — back in 2022. However, her video has since resurfaced … Read more
It was a career’s worth of mile-high-jinks. Thought you’ve experienced some nightmares on 30,000 feet? A flight attendant had the internet in a tizzy after revealing some of the wildest things he’s experienced during his 25-year career, including hooking up with passengers and flyers defecating in their seats. He detailed the NSFW work stories in … Read more
It’s just plane gross. Jet-setting daredevils have wildly blurred the line that once distinctly divided the do’s and don’ts of airplane travel in recent years. Some mile-high flyers have taken to licking aircraft toilet seats or publicly drying their moist undies under the personal fans stationed above their chairs. Others have disruptively burst into song mid-flight or … Read more
A flight attendant has revealed her favorite celebrity encounters during her years working on planes. Emily Kelly — known as The Hungry Flight Attendant to her YouTube subscribers -—spilled the tea in one of her vlogs, adding that she only was going to share positive experiences “for obvious reasons.” When she was “flying for fun” … Read more
Most of us could learn a thing or two about being better air passengers — fresh evidence of bad behavior in the increasingly unfriendly skies is now delivered daily, if not hourly, to our social media feeds and news sources. How about this for a simple way to end the nonstop inflight insanity — everyone be … Read more