14 BIGGEST SECRETS of Flight Attendants!

14 Biggest Secrets of Flight Attendants 14. Unsanitary Incidents- A lot of passengerslike to remove their shoes when they get to their seat and just relax for the rest ofthe flight. But the inside of airplanes isn't always asclean as it looks. Even though flight attendants clean afterthe plane has landed, not all messes are accounted for. Many unsanitary incidents occur during tripsthat passengers consider or rarely see like unexpected bathroom accidents and sickness. .

People also change their baby's diapers onthe table trays and not every tabletop gets thoroughly wiped between each flight. Plus, the complimentary blankets you receivein the coach’s class are only fresh during the first flight. Afterward, the sheets are folded and reused. Oh and just a head’s up when you go intothe lavatory, and you’re just wearing your socks or barefoot, that’s not water you’restepping in. 13. Decoding Lights- If you’ve ever been onan airplane, you might have noticed pink, .

Yellow and blue lights. They are usually visible inside the cabin,towards the front of the aircraft and make a little ding when the light illuminates. But what does it mean? When the lights chime, it’s an indicationfor flight attendants that they are needed, and each light means something different. When the light is pink, it says the captainor a fellow flight attendant is calling them. When the yellow light signals on, it indicatesa passenger hit the call button while inside the lavatory. .

If the blue light switches on, it means someoneon board needs assistance. On some flights, there is also a green lightthat could mean a variety of things. It could let flight attendants know when theyare near the gate, or it could indicate that the cockpit is off limits because the planehasn’t reached a certain altitude. But it all varies on the type of aircraftand the carrier. 12. Safety Grab Handles- Next time you’re onboard a plan, take a glance of the handles by the door. If you guessed that they were grab handles,you are correct! .

But why are they there? Well in an emergency situation, filled withchaos and panic the flight attendants are usually found by the exit doors assistingpassengers out of the plane. Scared and alarmed passengers who are rushingout of the aircraft have a tendency to push the flight crew out of the way and knock themover all the way down to the slide. So the handles are there as a safety measurefor flight attendants to grab on and stay on the plane if that’s what they’re instructedto do. 11. Passenger Code Names- Anything interestingthat happens on board will be discussed with .

The rest of the flight staff. Meaning anything from annoying crying babiesto rude passengers will be identified in secrecy and all the other flight attendants will knowabout it. Flight attendants will give those passengerscode names. For example, one code name might be Bob, whichstands for boyfriend on board. This is the name given when a flight attendantis attentive to a particular passenger and ensures that he is taken care of throughoutthe trip. You might hear flight attendants ask abouthow Bob is doing and how they’re verifying to make sure the relationship is going steadily. .

10. All Cargo Aboard- A lot of cargo gets shipped,aside from your luggage there is also dead people in the hold. Some people die abroad and need to be shippedhome, or some people are very far from their resting place and are being sent there. The deceased is packed in wood framed boxesso you would never be able to guess its contents, except maybe the strange shape might providea clue that it’s a body. The deceased is labeled as HR, which meanshuman remains. So if you hear the flight crew mentioningHR while flying Delta, this just means there .

Are human remains in the cargo.However someairlines like Easyjet don’t transfer load, so there won’t be any coffins on the plane. 9. Visible Windows- During takeoff and landing,flight attendants will lift the shades on the windows. While many passengers might think airlinestaff does this to prepare them for a bumpy landing, it’s a much more important reason. In case of an emergency, the flight crew onlyhas 90 seconds to evacuate everyone on board effectively. .

So if the windows are open, it allows a betterassessment of the situation. This allows flight attendants to determinethe conditions outside and how to conduct an emergency landing in case of terrible weatherlike rain or lightning. Plus this also allows passengers to reportto the flight crew if there is something wrong outside. 8. Avoid the Airline Food- Don’t expect a three-coursemeal on board. In fact, it might be best to avoid the entirein-flight meal. If you think the beverages are a safer choice,well think again. .

Unless it comes in a sealed bottle, the waterused for tea and coffee come from tanks that are rarely cleaned and are infected with bacteria. While some flights offer excellent qualityfood, others do not. The conditions in which the food is preparedis less than satisfactory, and some companies that have provided meals to airlines havebeen served with health violations. Overall, it’s best to bring your own foodbefore you board or stick to snacks that have been properly sealed instead. 7. Limited Lifestyle- Many people think the lifeof a flight attendant is glamorous. .

Not only do you get to travel to the world,but you get to meet dozens of people along the way! Well not exactly. While FA’s are allowed some down time togo sightseeing outside of the airport, that’s not always the case. Being a flight attendant means being on schedulefor up to 16 hours and it could go up to 18 hours if there are delays. Sleep is also troublesome after getting offduty. Not only are flight attendants staying indifferent hotel rooms, but sleep is hard to .

Get due to the time difference and jet lag. While staying in a hotel room has a few perkslike a swimming pool or a gym, it can get pretty restless especially during long trips. 6. Backend treatment- While many people wouldprefer a seat in the front so they can leave first and get better food options, it’sactually the back of the plane that gets the most attentive service. Most flight attendants like to avoid respondingto calls from the front of the aircraft because answering one passenger’s questions meansthat everyone else down the line will have .

A request. Sometimes this can cause problems becausemost planes don’t carry enough headphones, blankets, pillows or drinks. Plus some of the flight attendants spend mostof their time in the back, so it’ll be easier to get their attention. 5. Limited Pay- Even though flight attendantsmay look professional and clean in their uniforms, their image doesn’t paint a pretty picture. What many people don’t know is that flightattendants aren’t paid until the plane actually .

Takes off and they only get paid for flighthours, which doesn’t include boarding or deplaning. So while an FA could be working 12-hour shifts,you’re actually only getting paid for six hours of work. Another surprising fact is that some FA’sare even approved for food stamps. While it sounds unbelievable, it’s true. Some flight attendants have revealed theyshare housing with other airline employees to save money. Since the industry is also based on seniority,newer flight attendants have a bit more competition. .

4. Mile-high club- Many people wouldn’t dareto commit such adult acts while in the air, but some people find it thrilling and exciting. However, many flight attendants are trainedand know what to do when it comes to passengers getting down and dirty. It’s pretty obvious to know what’s goingon when you see two empty seats where a couple was assigned to and when the bathroom dooris locked, then it’s safe to assume that some R-rated stuff is happening behind thosedoors. While many flight attendants brush it offas long as they’re discreet about it, some .

Flight attendants will take action if passengersget too loud or if the passengers are reported by other people. 3. Hidden Hands- When passengers board, flightattendants stand by the entrance with the hands behind their backs upon greeting people. While you might think this is because of hygieneor a security matter, the real reason might surprise you. The flight crew stands this way because theyare actually counting people. Hidden in their hands is a clicker and theydiscreetly count everyone boarding to make .

Sure they have the correct amount of passengers. This also helps them keep track of balanceand weight limitations. Sometimes the flight crew counts the passengersafter they’ve been seated so sometimes they count them twice. So if you see a flight attendant walking upand down the aisle while you are waiting, then she is probably conducting another passengercount. 2. Taser on board- Korean Airlines recently announcedthat they loosened up their usage policy for tasers on board. .

The company’s plan is designed to give theflight crew some leeway in case they ever have to use tasers. The policy change was made after an unrulypassenger on board became aggressive and out of control. On board was 80’s pop/rock singer RichardMarx who jumped in to help restrain the passenger. The famous musician took to Twitter claimingthat the cabin crew was unfit to handle the situation and his wife also agreed that theflight attendants needed proper training on how to use the onboard tasers. While other companies have yet to reveal ifthey will allow the use of tasers on board, .

This gives flight attendants another meansof controls to wrangle dangerous situations. 1. Unofficially Dead- Even though it might bescary to think about, dying midflight does happen. When a passenger dies mid-flight, they arelikely to be kept in their seat. Their death is also unpronounced until theplane lands. According to Quartz, the International AirTransport Association, advises flight attendants to put a deceased passenger in a new seatwith fewer people. If not, the flight crew might place the personin first class or move them to the galley. .

In some rare cases, the deceased might betransferred to the corpse cupboard. But if all the seats are taken, the dead wouldbe left in their seat. Some flight attendants would either coverthe person with a blanket to minimize a scene while still showing them respect.
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Secrets flight attendants don’t want you to know! These top facts about airplanes and flying that only flight attendants and insiders know 14. Unsanitary Incidents- A lot of passengers like to remove their shoes when they get to their seat and just relax for the rest of the flight. But the inside of airplanes isn’t always as clean as it looks. Even though flight attendants clean after the plane has landed, not all messes are accounted for. Many unsanitary incidents occur during trips that passengers consider or rarely see like unexpected bathroom accidents and sickness. People also change their baby’s diapers on the table trays and not every tabletop gets thoroughly wiped between each flight. Plus, the complimentary blankets you receive in the coach’s class are only fresh during the first flight. Afterward, the sheets are folded and reused. Oh and just a head’s up when you go into the lavatory, and you’re just wearing your socks or barefoot, that’s not water you’re stepping in. 13. Decoding Lights- If you’ve ever been on an airplane, you might have noticed pink, yellow and blue lights. They are usually visible inside the cabin, towards the front of the aircraft and make a little ding when the light illuminates. But what does it mean? When the lights chime, it’s an indication for flight attendants that they are needed, and each light means something different. When the light is pink, it says the captain or a fellow flight attendant is calling them. When the yellow light signals on, it indicates a passenger hit the call button while inside the lavatory. If the blue light switches on, it means someone on board needs assistance. On some flights, there is also a green light that could mean a variety of things. It could let flight attendants know when they are near the gate, or it could indicate that the cockpit is off limits because the plane hasn’t reached a certain altitude. But it all varies on the type of aircraft and the carrier. 12. Safety Grab Handles- Next time you’re on board a plan, take a glance of the handles by the door. If you guessed that they were grab handles, you are correct! But why are they there? Well in an emergency situation, filled with chaos and panic the flight attendants are usually found by the exit doors assisting passengers out of the plane. Scared and alarmed passengers who are rushing out of the aircraft have a tendency to push the flight crew out of the way and knock them over all the way down to the slide. So the handles are there as a safety measure for flight attendants to grab on and stay on the plane if that’s what they’re instructed to do. 11. Passenger Code Names- Anything interesting that happens on board will be discussed with the rest of the flight staff. Meaning anything from annoying crying babies to rude passengers will be identified in secrecy and all the other flight attendants will know about it. Flight attendants will give those passengers code names. For example, one code name might be Bob, which stands for boyfriend on board. This is the name given when a flight attendant is attentive to a particular passenger and ensures that he is taken care of throughout the trip. You might hear flight attendants ask about how Bob is doing and how they’re verifying to make sure the relationship is going steadily. 10. All Cargo Aboard- A lot of cargo gets shipped, aside from your luggage there is also dead people in the hold. Some people die abroad and need to be shipped home, or some people are very far from their resting place and are being sent there. The deceased is packed in wood framed boxes so you would never be able to guess its contents, except maybe the strange shape might provide a clue that it’s a body. The deceased is labeled as HR, which means human remains. So if you hear the flight crew mentioning HR while flying Delta, this just means there are human remains in the cargo.However some airlines like Easyjet don’t transfer load, so there won’t be any coffins on the plane.