Other helpful travel tip videos: Scared of turbulence? Watch this: bit.ly/PilotHelpsWithTurbulence Learn how to maximize the space in every carry-on suitcase: bit.ly/CarryOnLuggageHacks
Ok. This is the first time I have to disagree if you laurie. When I book my flights i pay extra to book the specific seat i want. I have my reasons to book that seat. I will never switch my seat unless I'm offered a better seat in my opinion, i.e. Business or first class to my economy seat. I planned ahead, i paid extra money, it's my seat.
I agree. I fly either cross country or internationally and pay extra for a specific seat. I think it’s extremely rude to expect someone to move or babysit your child because you didn’t plan ahead. I’ve been asked a few times to move to a middle seat in the back of the plane so they could have my aisle seat with extra room that I paid more for to sit with a friend or family member.
I didn’t hear anyone say that you’re obligated to switch. When someone asks you to swap to a middle seat so they can sit with their kid you can offer to ask the flight attendant to help move people around so you get an equivalent seat and two people sitting together switch to the same type of seats they already have. It’s not - pardon the pun - aeronautical engineering (ie rocket science).
@@vtcs1963 that's ridiculous. I can't imagine the audacity of someone to ask multiple people to play musical seats just so they could sit together. And I don't care if it's a parent and a kid. If that adult didn't plan far enough ahead so that they could get two seats together with their child, then that's just too bad. I'm sick and tired of people bending over backwards for people with children who think that just because they have a child they can do whatever they want and people will cowtow to their demands. I'm sick and tired of all this belief of entitlement in the world. Take personal responsibility. You're no better than anyone else.
We give the Flight Attendants and Pilots a gift bag of candy with some little goodies (like inspirational or funny stickers) when we board. The message we always include is, “Thank you for keeping us safe!” We’ve had FA’s come up and tell us that it made their day, and once (on a regional jet), a lady pilot found us before takeoff. She had a Tootsie Pop hanging out of her mouth. She said she was pregnant, and that bit of candy was just what her baby needed❣️
I just did a round trip for my grandson's high school graduation. This consisted of two flights in each direction, thus four flight crews. I researched what aircraft was generally assigned for each leg, then purchased enough Starbucks gift cards for each crew, plus a couple extras in case of a plane change. Also purchased a pack of "Thank You" cards from Dollar Tree, which I signed and slipped the Starbucks cards inside. Handed the envelope to the flight attendant at the front door when boarding, politely saying this is for the whole crew. To say this went over well is an understatement - every one of the flight attendants on each flight came by my seat and thanked me personally for my thoughtfulness. It's the little things in life that often pay big dividends, folks!
@@josephcollins6033 No, that's going too far. It's nice that he's helpful; however, a "hero?" No. Let's reserve that honor for our military and law enforcement personnel, doctors, nurses, etc. Those who risk their lives and far too often lose their lives in the line of duty 🙏❤️
@@donnabaardsen5372 Donna, I believe you need to loosen your panties or get some lovin'. How dare you tell me I'm going too far? I hope you are not talking about my Beloved. He was a hero in many ways. He was a cop. I agree with your categories for heroism, absolutely. But, this young man is also a hero. He helps. And, I wasn't asking for your input, Honey.
Thank the Lord for an understanding flight attendant when we were traveling standby. The gate agent said no way, now how, all three of you will be split up. My five year old boy was balling his eyes out as we boarded because I had to explain to him that he needed to be a brave boy. The flight attendant asked what was the matter and she was on that loudspeaker asap requesting for someone to trade seats. Of course several people volunteered and it all worked out.
I had a woman in a scoliosis FB group block me after I said FAs are not required to help lift bags. I even told her that some FAs aren't even "on the clock" when passengers are boarding and thus, if they get hurt, they aren't covered. This is info that needs to get out there! I really enjoyed this video and her perspective. Would love to see you interview more FAs!
Twice I have flown on an airplane, and someone was in my seat, I politely showed them my boarding pass, and that they were in my seat, and they were really ugly about it. I can see why someone might, ask the flight attendant for help in this matter.
I saw a video about a case where two people with the same name were flying on the same flight, and they were both allocated the same seat. Only the flight attendants can sort out that sort of problem.
I ALWAYS greet when boarding and thank them when leaving also say thank you when they give me a drink/snack. I so appreciate what they do for us. I just don't understand why you don't respond when they say hello, such poor manners. Going to remember the $5 tip. Great interview, thank you.
Per Delta’s website: “When packing, please remember that flight attendants are unable to proactively assist customers placing carry-on baggage into overhead bins, with certain exceptions. In addition to keeping customers and crew members safe and healthy, this change also protects flight attendants by decreasing the likelihood of injury caused by repetitive lifting.” It’s right there for the reading. How many passengers actually read the carrier’s information is another question.
Air host!!! You met the flight attendant.A hello thank you for being here and thank you and safe travel when you leave, it is not difficult to acknowledge another human being,be kind and polite .I love to see the pilot when I leave and than him/her for the safe flight.
I always give the flight attendants my utmost respect. Why wouldn't you?! I just don't understand people! I really liked this interview, Laurie & Jeannine. Thanks!
Some people, especially taller men tend to travel light with one bag so their legs can extend under the seat in front of them. I don't blame them for putting their smaller bag in the overhead. In fact I prefer it to people who are forever pushing the limits of what can fit up top.
I generally check my luggage. I put my backpack in the overhead bin with a clear conscience. I didn’t check my luggage to make room for your carryon. And I like to have my feet fit under the seat in front of me.
"I have a problem, can you help me, please" is a very useful phrase. or even just "can you help me, please?" and a pro tip: ask a guy if you need help lifting your carryon. unless he's a total jerk - and you can usually identify those by sight - he will be HAPPY to do it.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie I didn’t see the comment but great! Idk why these morons even bother to watch when they are just going to be mean. I really enjoy your channel and your personality!!
I always say hello when boarding and smile to the crew that are welcoming us on board. I say please and thank you too. I had a flight attendant thank me on a flight for helping out the lady sitting next to me. She had recently had surgery and had healed up enough to fly but still needed assistance.
LOL. I’m old and look frail to some people. There is always some kind gentleman who wants to lift my bag for me. I just let him without telling him I’m a powerlifter.
I'm older.but don't want to look old and frail. I just ask a guy to help..or a woman. I was a flight attendant, always said * don't bring it,if u can't swing it.* Try not to bring so much. I travel intl on my free flts world wide, and I don't want to look like a victim. I'm no one's victim!
@@Barbara-u5h I look more frail than I am because of arthritis but as I said I’m a powerlifter,. I hold several state records for my age group and I can easily put my bag in the overhead 😁. I’m amused that people want to help so I let them and just say thank you.
@@Barbara-u5h. Competitive powerlifter with multiple state records. My age group is 70-74. I don’t have a lot of competition. I appear more frail than I am because of arthritis but I can lift more than people think. I’m amused that some people assume that I need help and I let them do it because they just want to be nice.
I remember my first flight as an eight year old with my grandparents. My grandmother and I wore dresses, pearls, a pill box hat and white gloves. We had curtains on the windows. We could extend our legs out completely and still have room left over. Sigh.
Oooh, I remember Wardair when I was a kid in the 60's/70's. My parents were expats from England, so all our relatives lived over there. Flying was very expensive in those days, and the fares were set by some government agency, so airlines could not compete on seat cost. Instead, they had to compete on service. It was so glamorous in those days!! Steak and lovely petit potatoes and veggies served on Royal Doulton china with real cutlery. Wine for the adults, and all the children were given cute flight bags with all sorts of toys and puzzles and souvenir postcards. I do miss those days!
It was something special!! People dressed nicely, it was classy, now I absolutely hate it, people dress like they just rolled out of bed, and being herded thru security like criminals, demeaning!!
As a travel agent I hear about the paid seat issue a lot. If the airline has changed your flight, whether it be the aircraft type or route, the computer doesn’t know to reassign seats together. Even when it’s all on one reservation. If you’ve had a change to your itinerary prior to departure, contact your travel agent to get the seats reassigned (if they’re on the ball, they’ve already fixed this) or contact the airline directly.
That's the reason I always check a bag- I'm in my late 70's, 5' tall, and can't reach, and I know the flight attendants are not insured to help. Plus, these days the overhead bags are already full by the time I get to my seat - one of the most annoying parts of travel - inconsiderate, selfish travelers.
Bless you, you've lived a long life. It might be time to add yourself to the group that doesn't need a wheelchair, but might need assistance or more time getting settled. My husband is 74 with a few medical issues and although he could stand there and wait to board it will definitely take just a little longer to settle in.
I had absolutely no idea that flight attendants could receive tips! I only actually thought about it when my family and I missed our flight home from NYC to Los Angeles and we were upgraded to first class on another flight. We had never flown first class and the 2 flight attendants that were working the first class cabin had given us a card with their names on it and they addressed us as Mr. & Mrs. and by our last name. They were very attentive even though they were taking care of the other passengers. I asked my husband if we were supposed to tip them but he thought no that they probably couldn't accept tips so I didn't.😮 Now I know! Thanks for this awesome video ladies!
I have so much respect for the crew members when I’m traveling. They take care of many passengers and sometimes they are pretending and not polite with the crew.
I’m always polite, and give a greeting to the flight crew when I’m boarding and disembarking. I’m 6’3, I have to turn my body in the seat and my knees are still against the back of the seat. That’s with the seat in the upright position. When the person in front me reclines their seat I just bit my lip, and sit quietly sit in pain until the flight attendants ask everyone to put their seats forward.
I wanted to be a Flight Attendant in the 80’s and I was to short and didn’t weigh enough. 😓 I am a school bus driver now for 25 years and I too don’t like when I tell them good morning, or have a great afternoon and I get little responses. At my age I still think it would be fun to be a flight attendant.. Thank you for sharing..Enjoy your journey in life and keep smiling
It’s just plain rude! My sister says I’ll talk to a wall, but I believe in greeting anyone I meet, especially someone who is going to be helping me on a flight. Flight attendants work hard, and they deserve respect and common courtesy.
Learned so much today! My thoughts on the couple seated apart were EXACTLY Jeannine’s thoughts. Recently I offered to trade seats with a dad so he could sit with his non-English speaking wife & toddler. He got my aisle seat; I moved to a middle seat. Little did we know he would be across the aisle from a baby that fussed most of the flight. Still, I think they appreciated it. I hope. A bit of consideration goes a long way
As a travel nanny, I have traveled with many different kids. If old enough we talk about being thankful to attendants. But mostly I model the behavior and kids follow.
Fun video. How do you not say hello to someone who has just greeted you? I always say hi as I step on the plane and thank you when I leave. If someone is in my seat, I’ll let them know, but if I get any push-back, I’m getting an FA! It’s not my place to enforce the rules. I have been in a situation where the airline has separated me from my kids and had no one willing to trade. Buying seats together wasn’t an option, or I’d have done that. I will happily switch for a child to an equivalent seat. But I’m not moving from a window or aisle to a middle seat and I’m sure not giving up a business class seat I’ve paid for.
For me this is even more helpful to hear from her than a captain, though that’s fascinating also. I always try to treat them with respect and use manners. I think it’s a lot like waiters at restaurants. People can be pretty rude to them also. I bet people don’t address others when they’re in the wrong seat in case there’s a confrontation. No one should have alcohol on a plane! Thank you for this!
I would never ask a flight attendant to lift my carry-on into the overhead bin but so far flight attendants seeing me about to lift my carry-on up have appeared at my side and done it for me. I always thank them graciously. I travel only on major commercial airlines.
I’ve never asked anyone to help me but there’s always some guy who wants to show his muscles! This has happened to me since I was a teenager and now I’m 61 so I don’t think it has anything to do with how attractive or old you are. There are genuinely people out there who will still help for no reason other than to be nice.
I talked my best friend into applying to be a flight attendant because she liked to travel, knows 5 languages, and it’s hard to find good jobs in Europe without a college degree. And apparently so I could live vicariously through her. 😅
I was so stressed on an int'l flight when the gate agent told me my CPAP counted as my personal item and told me I had to check my carryon. There were lithium batteries and all my numerous Rx meds in it and I panicked. The flight attendant was so nice and took the airline tag off my bag and told me it was fine. I was so grateful to her. How do we convince gate attendants that CPAPs don't count as a personal item? I was so freaked out!
Great video, Laurie! It’s so beneficial to hear from a professional who has years of experience with these issues. I appreciate your effort in producing this. I would like to apologize for all the inconsiderate, inappropriate, and rude people out there.
The hellos, thank yous and goodbyes are getting rarer and rarer in all forms of public transit. I always say these things to my bus driver and he always says it back to people who do!
Good information. I think the reason most people are hesitant to inform someone they are in their seat is due to the fear of the response. Unfortunately in todays world way too many people are borderline crazy. I have seen people on airplanes go nuts over simple things. One time a woman sat down next to me and was exhibiting odd behavior. She repeatedly said that she felt claustrophobic and afraid. I tried to say calmly things to her but as takeoff approached she was becoming scary and wanted off the plane. As I was trying to get up to let her out, she jumped up and jumped on top of me to get out. I alerted the flight attendant and she moved her. It was a very unnerving experience.
I sympathize with how uncomfortable this might have made you, but please be aware that claustrophobia is just as much a real medical issue as diabetes or a broken leg. It's not something you can just turn off because it's making someone else uncomfortable.
I’m fortunate as a disabled person that ramp staff will assist me with boarding. I always make a point to speak to the flight attendants regarding my possible access needs. I also usually ask someone near me that is taller than me to retrieve my bag for me when we land.
Once again, very helpful information even for those of us who are well traveled. I would like to point out to viewers/readers who comment about “planning ahead” on seat selection. As a (now retired) military family, we were not always able to choose our seats ahead of time. When planning travel with military orders, you are given an itinerary but not assigned tickets until often the last minute. On occasion my husband could go in and get us all sitting together but sometimes (as with government planning) we didn’t get assigned actual tickets and seats until a day before we were leaving. If we have a crying baby, please consider that the parents are already stressed and worried about the baby and everyone’s discomfort and judgement. Don’t be that person. Not all of us travel for pleasure or a regular business trip. Some of us are/were moving to a place we didn’t want to go, knowing it meant years apart from our families and friends. Sometimes we’re traveling to say goodbye to loved ones. I had a TSA agent tell me to smile one evening as I got ready to board my last minute flight after I was told my sister wouldn’t live through the night. Be aware. Be kind. Think before you speak and/or judge.
I've just started following you. I found this video very helpful. One small thing that convinced me to check my luggage was worrying about getting assistance in the overhead bin. I'm 73 yrs and am quite sure I cannot lift my suitcase that high. Plus I have to change planes so for my comfort I will just check my bag thru. This decision has made me much less stressed- despite the added cost. Thank you.
I hear you, I'm a younger senior than you but I destroyed 4 discs in my back in Indonesia many years ago (now THAT'S a two drink story!!), so lifting suitcases is hard for me. If you don't mind an unsought opinion, Away makes a "baby suitcase" - it is just like their regular wheeled carryon, and even has the same phone charger, but it is smaller than the smaller of their two carry on size cases, and from what I understand from customer reviews, the most common buyers of this style are seniors who find lifting a regular carry on a bit of a challenge. Just FWIW.
On a flight to Costa Rica, a women asked for help getting her carry on down. I tried to help, but, her whole case felt like it was filled with canned goods. I got my husband's attention and we got it down. My shoulder was strained. I will never help someone do that again. You packed it; you carry it.
Thank you so much! Great info. Sadly, much of what she brought up is basic manners. It makes me sad to see that so many people have become rude to the service industry. I learn a lot about people by the way they treat others. I will be working harder to be even more kind to the attendants on my next flight.
When I was in high school and about to go on my first date, my Dad gave me some advice I have never forgotten. "Don't look at the way the boy treats you, look at how he treats the waitress. That will tell you all you need to know about him."
I always smile when I board the plane, I always thank the flight crew when I deplane, common curtesy. The flight crew works hard! One time I flew overseas, the plane was older plane with several broken seats. The passenger in front of me reclined their seat, and the seat ended up in my lap! Flight crew couldn't switch my seat as the flight was very full. The passenger in the front would only sit straight during the meals. It was the flight from hell. I still thanked the crew when I deplaned. It's just common decency.
Thanks so much for this Laurie and Jeanine! Flight attendants have an incredibly difficult job these days - thanks for helping us understand. We have twice traded seats so we could sit together, but it was always aisle for an aisle or window for a window. I would never ask someone to give up a better seat for a lesser one. Also, we gladly trade with others (even if they don’t ask nicely) if needed. My husband and I both help young mothers with children and multiple bags if they wish. I hate it when people behind us crowd up for disembarkation to try to pass everyone. One “lady” almost tripped me with her suitcase pushed ahead when I was trying to get out. Not nice.
I have low vision I recently went on an international trip and I brought my own Sippy cup for beverage service. I have trouble seeing the regular beverage cups And their for their are a lot of spills This way I could see it more easilywhen I was drinking it and I could more easily See it and avoid the mess of a spill. Most of the flight attendants appreciated that!
Such an interesting video, getting this perspective. Had no idea that the attendants could not leave the plane between flights. Get the union to fix that!
Just got home from a flight from Houston, TX, and people still put their rolling luggage flat down, taking up more room than necessary. So I’m the one who will put one on its side so I can put in my duffel bag or whatever bag I have to put in the bin. 🥴 People don’t like their stuff being touched but I don’t care anymore because you should think about how to conserve space when we constantly hear the gate staff announcing lack of room in the overhead bins. Sometimes the bins don’t allow suitcases to be out on their sides, too, so can’t do much about that.
My last couple of flights, I've brought chocolate for the flight attendants and they seem to be very appreciated of it. It is such a small thing to do to make their long day a little bit brighter.
Thank you so much, Jeannine, for taking the time to share all these great tips. As someone who tries to be a nice passenger, I really appreciate hearing a flight attendant's perspective. I have to admit, I've been guilty of bringing a bag of home baked goodies for the flight staff, thinking it's a nice personal gesture. But now that you say you can't eat them, it makes sense - who knows what some wacko might have put in there? I did have a query about being asked to switch seats so a child can sit with a parent, when the passenger being asked to move has paid for seat selection. Due to chronic pain issues, I always pay the extra $50 (that may just be a Canadian airline thing) to get a bulkhead seat. My back damage does not even allow me to fold my body enough to get into a regular seat. It is becoming increasingly common for parents to pay for one of the premium seats for their child, but not to pay to select a seat for themselves, assuming they can just bully whoever did pay for the other bulkhead seats to move so they can get the premium seat for free. Is it considered acceptable in that case to say, no, I paid $50 for this specific seat because I needed it, perhaps you could offer the upgrade seat to the person sitting beside you in the seat you didn't pay for, they might be more willing to move? I don't want to be difficult, but I have genuine medical reasons for paying for a seat with extra legroom. Does that make me insensitive or a nasty passenger?
Laurie, I have several friends that are flight attendants, travel frequently, and consider myself to be a very polite passenger. All that said, I really learned A LOT in this video!! Please tell your friend “hello” and “thank you” for me! Thank you both for taking the time to make the world brighter!! I hope to see you in the friendly skies!
I usually fly with European airline Ryanair & cabin crew will definitely help people with their bags. I've flown injured & booked wheelchair & cabin crew helped with my bag. On my last flight, 2 days ago, the flight attendant blocked my emergency exit row seat as there was a row between 3 passengers about who had booked window seat. I said twice that's my seat but she didn't move. In the end I said can I sit down please (I was blocking the aisle & discussion didn't involve me or my seat).
You two are wonderful together, and this is very helpful. My Flight Attendants will love me- only problem is if I see people NOT paying attention I am likely to stand up and yell, "HEY!! TAKE OUT THOSE STUPID EAR THINGS! LISTEN UP TO HER! DON'T MAKE ME HAVE TO COME OVER THERE!!!" :))
Jeanine (sp) is precious. Interesting topics and answers. Wondered what people think of the window shade up or down. I love mine always open, as I love looking out day or night. I'd be unhappy if someone behind me shut my shade.
The light at flight altitudes can be painful to some people. Partially opening it may be fine- you can see and others in the plane (even on the other side of the plane ) can be comfortable
That was amazing, thanks for the great information and love your camaraderie. Does your friend have a RUclips channel? If not have to have her on yours more often, my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this episode!
But the truth is, if you leave an unaccompanied small child next to a stranger how are you supposed to care for him if someone won’t move around? I think it should be the airline’s responsibility to make sure families sit together. We flew quite a bit with our kids when they were small and we were always accommodated and this was before you could choose your seat online or had to pay extra for the “better” (iow less horrible) seats.
@@vtcs1963 no way. The adult should take responsibility to book their tickets and pay the extra money to have the child sit with them if that's what's important. If the plane is already that full when they go to book a ticket because they didn't plan in advance then take a different flight. Other people shouldn't have to be inconvenienced because someone decided to have a child and not take responsibility for it.
@@JD-zt3nr you’re absolutely correct. However on the rare occasions that for some unknown reason (missed flight, last minute emergency trip, etc) that the family couldn’t sit together ask yourself- do you want to sit next to a screaming unaccompanied toddler for the whole flight? I’ve been on plenty of flights where the parents allowed their kid to kick my seat for six hours despite me complaining about it repeatedly. Want that kid sitting next to you alone? He will probably pull your hair and then vomit on you. That’s why I think it is preferable to play some musical chairs and make the parent supervise the kid. I already raised my kids (no kicking or vomiting on strangers btw and they remain courteous and kind to ohh to others to this day). I don’t need to watch someone else’s on a flight. And believe me if I switch the airline will compensate me very well. The truly awful are rare - that’s why they make the news. I was on a flight where this women behind me kept pushing up my seat. We were both on the aisle seat and it was a 10 hour flight. Her daughter was sitting across the aisle from her and started yelling at me that her mother has a problem with her knee and needs the room. I said no problem, you have an aisle, I’ll switch with you and you can sit up straight for ten hours. She refused! And I reclined my seat. But those incidents are rare.
@@vtcs1963 you're exactly right I wouldn't take a kid bothering my seat. She'd either be moving the kid or I would be teaching the kid how to properly behave and I wouldn't be doing it pleasantly. At that point she'd either move the kid or we'd have it out and we'd both be escorted off the plane. The airline would have to be compensating me financially or giving me a much better seat. I don't tolerate children.
My pet peeve are the selfish travelers who immediately put their carryon luggage up front but sit further back. They think it’s to their benefit when deplaning. But it’s so rude to the passengers who actually sit underneath that bin. These days I find Flight Attendants don’t want to address it to avoid conflict.
flight attendants are the best 😊 and they respond like everyone. In a 2.5 hs flight i had with 5 of my young athletes ( 8 to 14 yo), we had included a snack and drink. When i saw them coming i told the kids, think now they are probably offering a soda or juice have some options. The five of them are really bubbly and easy to smile at any joke. They quickly receive their chips and granola bars and kept passing each other so they didn't have to go through everyone. And wait their turns and already had selected and knew if they wanted ice 😂. That two flight attendants ( a man and a women) were in love with that kids hahaha i lost count of how many chips and bars, sodas, juices, all the bottles refills with ice and water. And they couldn't believe how that sweeties kept saying thank you and smiling and passing the things to each other. ❤ we have been in longer flights and several travels but we always remember that flight. The smiles , the jokes and the kind those two flight attendants were with us was unmatched 😊
Great tips. Second to a teacher, flight attendants have one of the hardest jobs. I have only flown twice and never knew they could accept tips or gifts. Good to know.
I haven’t flown that much but I always like to have my best manners with the flight attendants. I would say hello to you Janeen. Unfortunately some attendants were rudely or looked too tired to nice back.
Please do check the American Disabilities Act - I believe the flight attendants are required to get someone to help a disabled individual stow his/her bag overhead if they are unable to do so.
Hi there from a recent subscriber. (From Australia- so long haul flights are Really Long Haul). I enjoy and appreciate your content, thanks x. What a delight and added bonus advice was your guest Janine- and the epitome of kindness, diplomacy and professionalism combined! Another very helpful video- Thanks to you both x
I sew pouches so I make them for the flight attendants and add a Tim Hortons card or Starbucks. Just to say thank you. I give them out at the end of the flight so they don’t think I’m bribing them!
Wow Laurie, this was so great! I always enjoy your videos, but this one was very informative from the flight attendant's perspective. It really gives me a lot to think about for my trip to Belgium next month. Thank you to Jeannine! Her voice is beautiful as well.
Love this! Jeannine's so sweet & gentle, great to have her perspective. I'm going to suggest to my girls that they take a little something for their flight attendants next time they fly.
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What in the world is that noise in the background?!?!? It is annoying!
Ok. This is the first time I have to disagree if you laurie. When I book my flights i pay extra to book the specific seat i want. I have my reasons to book that seat. I will never switch my seat unless I'm offered a better seat in my opinion, i.e. Business or first class to my economy seat. I planned ahead, i paid extra money, it's my seat.
I agree. I fly either cross country or internationally and pay extra for a specific seat. I think it’s extremely rude to expect someone to move or babysit your child because you didn’t plan ahead. I’ve been asked a few times to move to a middle seat in the back of the plane so they could have my aisle seat with extra room that I paid more for to sit with a friend or family member.
I agree because no one ever offers to switch up the better seat with someone else. I now try to get the exit row if I'm going to pay extra for a seat.
Yes yes, if you need that seat and paid for it, do not feel obligated to switch ever.
I didn’t hear anyone say that you’re obligated to switch. When someone asks you to swap to a middle seat so they can sit with their kid you can offer to ask the flight attendant to help move people around so you get an equivalent seat and two people sitting together switch to the same type of seats they already have. It’s not - pardon the pun - aeronautical engineering (ie rocket science).
@@vtcs1963 that's ridiculous. I can't imagine the audacity of someone to ask multiple people to play musical seats just so they could sit together. And I don't care if it's a parent and a kid. If that adult didn't plan far enough ahead so that they could get two seats together with their child, then that's just too bad. I'm sick and tired of people bending over backwards for people with children who think that just because they have a child they can do whatever they want and people will cowtow to their demands. I'm sick and tired of all this belief of entitlement in the world. Take personal responsibility. You're no better than anyone else.
We give the Flight Attendants and Pilots a gift bag of candy with some little goodies (like inspirational or funny stickers) when we board. The message we always include is, “Thank you for keeping us safe!” We’ve had FA’s come up and tell us that it made their day, and once (on a regional jet), a lady pilot found us before takeoff. She had a Tootsie Pop hanging out of her mouth. She said she was pregnant, and that bit of candy was just what her baby needed❣️
I've also done this too. They just love it!
I just did a round trip for my grandson's high school graduation. This consisted of two flights in each direction, thus four flight crews. I researched what aircraft was generally assigned for each leg, then purchased enough Starbucks gift cards for each crew, plus a couple extras in case of a plane change. Also purchased a pack of "Thank You" cards from Dollar Tree, which I signed and slipped the Starbucks cards inside. Handed the envelope to the flight attendant at the front door when boarding, politely saying this is for the whole crew. To say this went over well is an understatement - every one of the flight attendants on each flight came by my seat and thanked me personally for my thoughtfulness. It's the little things in life that often pay big dividends, folks!
My son ALWAYS helps peop, e with overhead compartments…he is 6’5”…. So glad he does this!
That is awfully kind. My late, beloved husband was a 6' 5" Austrian cop, and he LOVED to do those things for people. Your son is a hero!
So nice of him!
@@josephcollins6033 No, that's going too far. It's nice that he's helpful; however, a "hero?" No. Let's reserve that honor for our military and law enforcement personnel, doctors, nurses, etc. Those who risk their lives and far too often lose their lives in the line of duty 🙏❤️
@@donnabaardsen5372 Donna, I believe you need to loosen your panties or get some lovin'. How dare you tell me I'm going too far? I hope you are not talking about my Beloved. He was a hero in many ways. He was a cop. I agree with your categories for heroism, absolutely. But, this young man is also a hero. He helps. And, I wasn't asking for your input, Honey.
Mom, you did a good job raising your considerate son.
Thank the Lord for an understanding flight attendant when we were traveling standby. The gate agent said no way, now how, all three of you will be split up. My five year old boy was balling his eyes out as we boarded because I had to explain to him that he needed to be a brave boy. The flight attendant asked what was the matter and she was on that loudspeaker asap requesting for someone to trade seats. Of course several people volunteered and it all worked out.
I had a woman in a scoliosis FB group block me after I said FAs are not required to help lift bags. I even told her that some FAs aren't even "on the clock" when passengers are boarding and thus, if they get hurt, they aren't covered. This is info that needs to get out there! I really enjoyed this video and her perspective. Would love to see you interview more FAs!
Twice I have flown on an airplane, and someone was in my seat, I politely showed them my boarding pass, and that they were in my seat, and they were really ugly about it. I can see why someone might, ask the flight attendant for help in this matter.
I agree. I think passengers are afraid of conflict and that flight attendants have more authority and know what to say to reduce tension.
I saw a video about a case where two people with the same name were flying on the same flight, and they were both allocated the same seat. Only the flight attendants can sort out that sort of problem.
I ALWAYS greet when boarding and thank them when leaving also say thank you when they give me a drink/snack. I so appreciate what they do for us. I just don't understand why you don't respond when they say hello, such poor manners. Going to remember the $5 tip. Great interview, thank you.
Per Delta’s website:
“When packing, please remember that flight attendants are unable to proactively assist customers placing carry-on baggage into overhead bins, with certain exceptions. In addition to keeping customers and crew members safe and healthy, this change also protects flight attendants by decreasing the likelihood of injury caused by repetitive lifting.”
It’s right there for the reading. How many passengers actually read the carrier’s information is another question.
I always smile and say hi to the flight attendants when boarding.
Me too. And I always thanks them and the pilots if they are nearby. Just a little gratitude goes a long way.
I love the tip on giving a tip to a flight attendant for their airport driver tip! Love this!
I always thank the air hosts when I leave. They work hard to fulfill our needs.
Air host!!! You met the flight attendant.A hello thank you for being here and thank you and safe travel when you leave, it is not difficult to acknowledge another human being,be kind and polite .I love to see the pilot when I leave and than him/her for the safe flight.
I always give the flight attendants my utmost respect. Why wouldn't you?! I just don't understand people! I really liked this interview, Laurie & Jeannine. Thanks!
My biggest pet peeve is passengers who put small items in an overhead bin space instead of under the seat 😖
Some people, especially taller men tend to travel light with one bag so their legs can extend under the seat in front of them. I don't blame them for putting their smaller bag in the overhead. In fact I prefer it to people who are forever pushing the limits of what can fit up top.
I generally check my luggage. I put my backpack in the overhead bin with a clear conscience. I didn’t check my luggage to make room for your carryon. And I like to have my feet fit under the seat in front of me.
@@SharonRepici I think shea meant smaller items like hats, jackets, or items like small gift bags
You should have her on as a regular and ask all kinds of questions like what was your funniest passenger. Or your loudest, or your most helpful...etc
"I have a problem, can you help me, please" is a very useful phrase. or even just "can you help me, please?" and a pro tip: ask a guy if you need help lifting your carryon. unless he's a total jerk - and you can usually identify those by sight - he will be HAPPY to do it.
Yep, I removed the other commenter (from the channel forever) with the ugly comment; don't worry about answering them fyi.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie kind of identified them by sight, didn't i?
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie I didn’t see the comment but great! Idk why these morons even bother to watch when they are just going to be mean. I really enjoy your channel and your personality!!
It definitely helps to have greying hair if I need to ask a nice fellow for help 🙂 And a warm smile goes a long way.
@@jenharvey8360 I’m not grey lol and I always get help without asking!!
I always say hello when boarding and smile to the crew that are welcoming us on board. I say please and thank you too. I had a flight attendant thank me on a flight for helping out the lady sitting next to me. She had recently had surgery and had healed up enough to fly but still needed assistance.
LOL. I’m old and look frail to some people. There is always some kind gentleman who wants to lift my bag for me. I just let him without telling him I’m a powerlifter.
I'm older.but don't want to look old and frail. I just ask a guy to help..or a woman. I was a flight attendant, always said * don't bring it,if u can't swing it.* Try not to bring so much. I travel intl on my free flts world wide, and I don't want to look like a victim. I'm no one's victim!
@@Barbara-u5h I look more frail than I am because of arthritis but as I said I’m a powerlifter,. I hold several state records for my age group and I can easily put my bag in the overhead 😁. I’m amused that people want to help so I let them and just say thank you.
@@Barbara-u5h. Competitive powerlifter with multiple state records. My age group is 70-74. I don’t have a lot of competition. I appear more frail than I am because of arthritis but I can lift more than people think. I’m amused that some people assume that I need help and I let them do it because they just want to be nice.
I remember my first flight as an eight year old with my grandparents. My grandmother and I wore dresses, pearls, a pill box hat and white gloves. We had curtains on the windows. We could extend our legs out completely and still have room left over. Sigh.
Oooh, I remember Wardair when I was a kid in the 60's/70's. My parents were expats from England, so all our relatives lived over there. Flying was very expensive in those days, and the fares were set by some government agency, so airlines could not compete on seat cost. Instead, they had to compete on service. It was so glamorous in those days!! Steak and lovely petit potatoes and veggies served on Royal Doulton china with real cutlery. Wine for the adults, and all the children were given cute flight bags with all sorts of toys and puzzles and souvenir postcards. I do miss those days!
@@jenharvey8360 I still have my first wings : )
And everyone had dishes with knives and forks. On most flights they served fillet mignon ,
It was something special!! People dressed nicely, it was classy, now I absolutely hate it, people dress like they just rolled out of bed, and being herded thru security like criminals, demeaning!!
Great video Laurie! I learned a couple new things. Hearing Ollie lapping water and squeaking the toy was priceless.🐾❤️
Did you see me get on to him in the bloopers?
I always greet and when leaving say thank you to attendants.
Me too, it may be an age thing (yes, I'm a boomer), but I do not understand why so many people have apparently never been taught basic manners.
As a travel agent I hear about the paid seat issue a lot. If the airline has changed your flight, whether it be the aircraft type or route, the computer doesn’t know to reassign seats together. Even when it’s all on one reservation. If you’ve had a change to your itinerary prior to departure, contact your travel agent to get the seats reassigned (if they’re on the ball, they’ve already fixed this) or contact the airline directly.
That's the reason I always check a bag- I'm in my late 70's, 5' tall, and can't reach, and I know the flight attendants are not insured to help. Plus, these days the overhead bags are already full by the time I get to my seat - one of the most annoying parts of travel - inconsiderate, selfish travelers.
Bless you, you've lived a long life. It might be time to add yourself to the group that doesn't need a wheelchair, but might need assistance or more time getting settled. My husband is 74 with a few medical issues and although he could stand there and wait to board it will definitely take just a little longer to settle in.
I had absolutely no idea that flight attendants could receive tips! I only actually thought about it when my family and I missed our flight home from NYC to Los Angeles and we were upgraded to first class on another flight. We had never flown first class and the 2 flight attendants that were working the first class cabin had given us a card with their names on it and they addressed us as Mr. & Mrs. and by our last name. They were very attentive even though they were taking care of the other passengers. I asked my husband if we were supposed to tip them but he thought no that they probably couldn't accept tips so I didn't.😮 Now I know! Thanks for this awesome video ladies!
I have so much respect for the crew members when I’m traveling. They take care of many passengers and sometimes they are pretending and not polite with the crew.
I’m always polite, and give a greeting to the flight crew when I’m boarding and disembarking. I’m 6’3, I have to turn my body in the seat and my knees are still against the back of the seat. That’s with the seat in the upright position. When the person in front me reclines their seat I just bit my lip, and sit quietly sit in pain until the flight attendants ask everyone to put their seats forward.
The comment about sitting apart, enjoy it, is so true.
I wanted to be a Flight Attendant in the 80’s and I was to short and didn’t weigh enough. 😓
I am a school bus driver now for 25 years and I too don’t like when I tell them good morning, or have a great afternoon and I get little responses.
At my age I still think it would be fun to be a flight attendant..
Thank you for sharing..Enjoy your journey in life and keep smiling
Hard to believe that so few people acknowledge/say hi to flight attendants. I always say "hi, how are you" to each person I encounter!
It’s just plain rude! My sister says I’ll talk to a wall, but I believe in greeting anyone I meet, especially someone who is going to be helping me on a flight. Flight attendants work hard, and they deserve respect and common courtesy.
@@birdee18 Absolutely! It's such a difficult and stressful job and they are there to help us!
I fly very rarely, but I have always greeted when boarding and thanked when exiting. It's just common courtesy.
@@onerva0001 Same! The real problem is that there is less and less common courtesy 😞 Unfortunately...
Learned so much today! My thoughts on the couple seated apart were EXACTLY Jeannine’s thoughts. Recently I offered to trade seats with a dad so he could sit with his non-English speaking wife & toddler. He got my aisle seat; I moved to a middle seat. Little did we know he would be across the aisle from a baby that fussed most of the flight. Still, I think they appreciated it. I hope. A bit of consideration goes a long way
As a travel nanny, I have traveled with many different kids. If old enough we talk about being thankful to attendants. But mostly I model the behavior and kids follow.
Fun video. How do you not say hello to someone who has just greeted you? I always say hi as I step on the plane and thank you when I leave. If someone is in my seat, I’ll let them know, but if I get any push-back, I’m getting an FA! It’s not my place to enforce the rules. I have been in a situation where the airline has separated me from my kids and had no one willing to trade. Buying seats together wasn’t an option, or I’d have done that. I will happily switch for a child to an equivalent seat. But I’m not moving from a window or aisle to a middle seat and I’m sure not giving up a business class seat I’ve paid for.
Totally agree!
For me this is even more helpful to hear from her than a captain, though that’s fascinating also. I always try to treat them with respect and use manners. I think it’s a lot like waiters at restaurants. People can be pretty rude to them also. I bet people don’t address others when they’re in the wrong seat in case there’s a confrontation. No one should have alcohol on a plane! Thank you for this!
That’s ridiculous! My glass of Prosecco will not hurt anyone.
I would never ask a flight attendant to lift my carry-on into the overhead bin but so far flight attendants seeing me about to lift my carry-on up have appeared at my side and done it for me. I always thank them graciously. I travel only on major commercial airlines.
I’ve never asked anyone to help me but there’s always some guy who wants to show his muscles! This has happened to me since I was a teenager and now I’m 61 so I don’t think it has anything to do with how attractive or old you are. There are genuinely people out there who will still help for no reason other than to be nice.
I talked my best friend into applying to be a flight attendant because she liked to travel, knows 5 languages, and it’s hard to find good jobs in Europe without a college degree. And apparently so I could live vicariously through her. 😅
I feel like the experiences of flight attendants and nurses have a lot in common
In the early days of flight, flight attendants had to be nurses. They still have to know first aid.
Captain = doc
Depends on how you define a nurse. RN no but possibly NA.
@@weewestie8935I’m an RN and I say yes!
I was so stressed on an int'l flight when the gate agent told me my CPAP counted as my personal item and told me I had to check my carryon. There were lithium batteries and all my numerous Rx meds in it and I panicked. The flight attendant was so nice and took the airline tag off my bag and told me it was fine. I was so grateful to her.
How do we convince gate attendants that CPAPs don't count as a personal item? I was so freaked out!
Just make sure you read, and maybe print the airline's web page. No need to argue, just ask when the policy changed and show them the online policy.
@@SharonRepici overseas flight. No printer for 2 weeks. It never occurred to me as we'd never had a problem before.
Ask for their manager.
Great video, Laurie! It’s so beneficial to hear from a professional who has years of experience with these issues. I appreciate your effort in producing this. I would like to apologize for all the inconsiderate, inappropriate, and rude people out there.
The hellos, thank yous and goodbyes are getting rarer and rarer in all forms of public transit. I always say these things to my bus driver and he always says it back to people who do!
I am also a crew member with a major airline and I just want to say, thank you, thank you so much for this video! Thank you!🙏
Great video, I never thought about bringing a snack for flight attendants, but I will in the future.
Don’t forget she doesn’t want home made or sugar
But she’d love tip money
What is wrong with that woman
Good information. I think the reason most people are hesitant to inform someone they are in their seat is due to the fear of the response. Unfortunately in todays world way too many people are borderline crazy. I have seen people on airplanes go nuts over simple things. One time a woman sat down next to me and was exhibiting odd behavior. She repeatedly said that she felt claustrophobic and afraid. I tried to say calmly things to her but as takeoff approached she was becoming scary and wanted off the plane. As I was trying to get up to let her out, she jumped up and jumped on top of me to get out. I alerted the flight attendant and she moved her. It was a very unnerving experience.
I sympathize with how uncomfortable this might have made you, but please be aware that claustrophobia is just as much a real medical issue as diabetes or a broken leg. It's not something you can just turn off because it's making someone else uncomfortable.
@@jenharvey8360 her actions and behavior were beyond a simple issue of claustrophobia.
I’m fortunate as a disabled person that ramp staff will assist me with boarding. I always make a point to speak to the flight attendants regarding my possible access needs. I also usually ask someone near me that is taller than me to retrieve my bag for me when we land.
Thank you! This was so helpful and interesting from the flight attendant's perspective!
So glad!
Once again, very helpful information even for those of us who are well traveled. I would like to point out to viewers/readers who comment about “planning ahead” on seat selection. As a (now retired) military family, we were not always able to choose our seats ahead of time. When planning travel with military orders, you are given an itinerary but not assigned tickets until often the last minute. On occasion my husband could go in and get us all sitting together but sometimes (as with government planning) we didn’t get assigned actual tickets and seats until a day before we were leaving.
If we have a crying baby, please consider that the parents are already stressed and worried about the baby and everyone’s discomfort and judgement. Don’t be that person. Not all of us travel for pleasure or a regular business trip. Some of us are/were moving to a place we didn’t want to go, knowing it meant years apart from our families and friends. Sometimes we’re traveling to say goodbye to loved ones. I had a TSA agent tell me to smile one evening as I got ready to board my last minute flight after I was told my sister wouldn’t live through the night. Be aware. Be kind. Think before you speak and/or judge.
This was a wonderful video. Thank you both for sharing. It was very informative.
I've just started following you. I found this video very helpful. One small thing that convinced me to check my luggage was worrying about getting assistance in the overhead bin. I'm 73 yrs and am quite sure I cannot lift my suitcase that high. Plus I have to change planes so for my comfort I will just check my bag thru. This decision has made me much less stressed- despite the added cost. Thank you.
I hear you, I'm a younger senior than you but I destroyed 4 discs in my back in Indonesia many years ago (now THAT'S a two drink story!!), so lifting suitcases is hard for me. If you don't mind an unsought opinion, Away makes a "baby suitcase" - it is just like their regular wheeled carryon, and even has the same phone charger, but it is smaller than the smaller of their two carry on size cases, and from what I understand from customer reviews, the most common buyers of this style are seniors who find lifting a regular carry on a bit of a challenge. Just FWIW.
I agree. There is no way I can lift a carryon suitcase into the overhead compartment any longer. I check my suitcase(s). In my 70s.
Great information regarding the smaller bag. I will check it out. And thanks for the support for checking a bag.😊
Yes great idea. My mom does this as well. Less stress means you stressed less.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Thank you so much Laurie for your RUclips site.I love you..
On a flight to Costa Rica, a women asked for help getting her carry on down. I tried to help, but, her whole case felt like it was filled with canned goods. I got my husband's attention and we got it down. My shoulder was strained. I will never help someone do that again. You packed it; you carry it.
Totally understand!
Thank you so much! Great info. Sadly, much of what she brought up is basic manners. It makes me sad to see that so many people have become rude to the service industry. I learn a lot about people by the way they treat others. I will be working harder to be even more kind to the attendants on my next flight.
When I was in high school and about to go on my first date, my Dad gave me some advice I have never forgotten. "Don't look at the way the boy treats you, look at how he treats the waitress. That will tell you all you need to know about him."
@@jenharvey8360 YES!
@@jenharvey8360 Yes yes!!! The best advice ever! Ahhh those sweet dads. I miss mine.
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Yes, I still grieve my father's passing every day. There was nobody I was closer to.
I always smile when I board the plane, I always thank the flight crew when I deplane, common curtesy. The flight crew works hard! One time I flew overseas, the plane was older plane with several broken seats. The passenger in front of me reclined their seat, and the seat ended up in my lap! Flight crew couldn't switch my seat as the flight was very full. The passenger in the front would only sit straight during the meals. It was the flight from hell. I still thanked the crew when I deplaned. It's just common decency.
This was very informative! Thank you for having a flight attendant tell us this!😀
Thank you, Laurie for asking so many good questions!
Any time!
Laurie your videos are always educational and delightful too! thank you, Janine, for your important information today.
Thanks so much for this Laurie and Jeanine! Flight attendants have an incredibly difficult job these days - thanks for helping us understand. We have twice traded seats so we could sit together, but it was always aisle for an aisle or window for a window. I would never ask someone to give up a better seat for a lesser one. Also, we gladly trade with others (even if they don’t ask nicely) if needed. My husband and I both help young mothers with children and multiple bags if they wish. I hate it when people behind us crowd up for disembarkation to try to pass everyone. One “lady” almost tripped me with her suitcase pushed ahead when I was trying to get out. Not nice.
I have low vision I recently went on an international trip and I brought my own Sippy cup for beverage service. I have trouble seeing the regular beverage cups And their for their are a lot of spills This way I could see it more easilywhen I was drinking it and I could more easily See it and avoid the mess of a spill. Most of the flight attendants appreciated that!
Brilliant invention!
Enjoyed this! Thanks to your special guest! 😊
I really enjoyed this video. So much helpful info I did not know. Thank you both! ❤
Glad it was helpful!
I love the idea of giving something to the airplane crew. Never thought about that. Thank u for the tip!
Such an interesting video, getting this perspective. Had no idea that the attendants could not leave the plane between flights. Get the union to fix that!
Yes, that seems so unfair, and knowing that, I think I will always pack an extra bag of snacks to offer the flight crew from now on.
Thank you for sharing this Laurie! I appreciate the tips! The bloopers at the end made me smile!😂
She’s so great!
Just got home from a flight from Houston, TX, and people still put their rolling luggage flat down, taking up more room than necessary. So I’m the one who will put one on its side so I can put in my duffel bag or whatever bag I have to put in the bin. 🥴 People don’t like their stuff being touched but I don’t care anymore because you should think about how to conserve space when we constantly hear the gate staff announcing lack of room in the overhead bins. Sometimes the bins don’t allow suitcases to be out on their sides, too, so can’t do much about that.
My last couple of flights, I've brought chocolate for the flight attendants and they seem to be very appreciated of it. It is such a small thing to do to make their long day a little bit brighter.
I’ve walked onboard several flights, where I’ve said hi to the flight attendants and they completely ignore me! I still say hi, though.
There are an unfortunate few attendants who are jerks. Most are very nice.
Same!!
So true about people talking while announcements are on.
I always listen. And look at the flight attendant. And I fly a couple times a year.
So disrespectful. Being kind and polite goes along way..
Loved this vlog Laurie. Very informative.😊
Glad you enjoyed it! It's so interesting how their jobs are different than pilots etc.
Thank you so much, Jeannine, for taking the time to share all these great tips. As someone who tries to be a nice passenger, I really appreciate hearing a flight attendant's perspective. I have to admit, I've been guilty of bringing a bag of home baked goodies for the flight staff, thinking it's a nice personal gesture. But now that you say you can't eat them, it makes sense - who knows what some wacko might have put in there? I did have a query about being asked to switch seats so a child can sit with a parent, when the passenger being asked to move has paid for seat selection. Due to chronic pain issues, I always pay the extra $50 (that may just be a Canadian airline thing) to get a bulkhead seat. My back damage does not even allow me to fold my body enough to get into a regular seat. It is becoming increasingly common for parents to pay for one of the premium seats for their child, but not to pay to select a seat for themselves, assuming they can just bully whoever did pay for the other bulkhead seats to move so they can get the premium seat for free. Is it considered acceptable in that case to say, no, I paid $50 for this specific seat because I needed it, perhaps you could offer the upgrade seat to the person sitting beside you in the seat you didn't pay for, they might be more willing to move? I don't want to be difficult, but I have genuine medical reasons for paying for a seat with extra legroom. Does that make me insensitive or a nasty passenger?
Laurie, I have several friends that are flight attendants, travel frequently, and consider myself to be a very polite passenger. All that said, I really learned A LOT in this video!! Please tell your friend “hello” and “thank you” for me! Thank you both for taking the time to make the world brighter!!
I hope to see you in the friendly skies!
Hi! Thanks so much.
Thank you.
I have always learned so much from your videos. But this was exceptionally good. Thanks again.
Great to hear!
I usually fly with European airline Ryanair & cabin crew will definitely help people with their bags. I've flown injured & booked wheelchair & cabin crew helped with my bag. On my last flight, 2 days ago, the flight attendant blocked my emergency exit row seat as there was a row between 3 passengers about who had booked window seat. I said twice that's my seat but she didn't move. In the end I said can I sit down please (I was blocking the aisle & discussion didn't involve me or my seat).
This should be on the news! So helpful!!
Thank you!
I always say Hi and thank you!
You make us proud!
@@TravelTipsbyLaurie I can't believe people don't!
You two are wonderful together, and this is very helpful. My Flight Attendants will love me- only problem is if I see people NOT paying attention I am likely to stand up and yell, "HEY!! TAKE OUT THOSE STUPID EAR THINGS! LISTEN UP TO HER! DON'T MAKE ME HAVE TO COME OVER THERE!!!" :))
I love to give little gifts for the crew. I do that on flights over 4 hours. 🥰
Oh boy....love the tennis ball tip! Thanks so much for all you do...appreciate flight attendants !!
I have never thought about that hack. F/a know all the tricks!
Loved this video. Please make more. Love the tip about leaving a tip :)
What did you love about it? She was so gracious to help.
Very enlightening video on personnel issues.
I always say hello goodbye and thank you to the FA’s. They may be saving my life in the case of an emergency !
Jeanine (sp) is precious. Interesting topics and answers. Wondered what people think of the window shade up or down. I love mine always open, as I love looking out day or night. I'd be unhappy if someone behind me shut my shade.
The light at flight altitudes can be painful to some people. Partially opening it may be fine- you can see and others in the plane (even on the other side of the plane ) can be comfortable
@meghanschwanke1133 thank you for you information and response!
My eyes burn so bad if the window light is shining in while I am trying to read in a darkened airplane but I understand. My MIL loves having it open.
It helps me self soothe and keep calm during turbulence if I look out the window.
@@carolinecoward469 I completely agree! My opinion isn't popular, but I pay extra to sit at the window. I just want to be able to look out.
Thanks for your interview Laurie. Most informative. We should always treat others like we would like to be treated.
That was amazing, thanks for the great information and love your camaraderie. Does your friend have a RUclips channel? If not have to have her on yours more often, my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this episode!
Laurie, good video! But I don’t agree about expecting people to change seats or babysit. It’s not their issue, it’s the parent’s responsibility.
But the truth is, if you leave an unaccompanied small child next to a stranger how are you supposed to care for him if someone won’t move around? I think it should be the airline’s responsibility to make sure families sit together. We flew quite a bit with our kids when they were small and we were always accommodated and this was before you could choose your seat online or had to pay extra for the “better” (iow less horrible) seats.
@@vtcs1963 no way. The adult should take responsibility to book their tickets and pay the extra money to have the child sit with them if that's what's important. If the plane is already that full when they go to book a ticket because they didn't plan in advance then take a different flight. Other people shouldn't have to be inconvenienced because someone decided to have a child and not take responsibility for it.
@@JD-zt3nr you’re absolutely correct. However on the rare occasions that for some unknown reason (missed flight, last minute emergency trip, etc) that the family couldn’t sit together ask yourself- do you want to sit next to a screaming unaccompanied toddler for the whole flight? I’ve been on plenty of flights where the parents allowed their kid to kick my seat for six hours despite me complaining about it repeatedly. Want that kid sitting next to you alone? He will probably pull your hair and then vomit on you. That’s why I think it is preferable to play some musical chairs and make the parent supervise the kid. I already raised my kids (no kicking or vomiting on strangers btw and they remain courteous and kind to ohh to others to this day). I don’t need to watch someone else’s on a flight. And believe me if I switch the airline will compensate me very well. The truly awful are rare - that’s why they make the news. I was on a flight where this women behind me kept pushing up my seat. We were both on the aisle seat and it was a 10 hour flight. Her daughter was sitting across the aisle from her and started yelling at me that her mother has a problem with her knee and needs the room. I said no problem, you have an aisle, I’ll switch with you and you can sit up straight for ten hours. She refused! And I reclined my seat. But those incidents are rare.
@@vtcs1963 you're exactly right I wouldn't take a kid bothering my seat. She'd either be moving the kid or I would be teaching the kid how to properly behave and I wouldn't be doing it pleasantly. At that point she'd either move the kid or we'd have it out and we'd both be escorted off the plane. The airline would have to be compensating me financially or giving me a much better seat. I don't tolerate children.
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My pet peeve are the selfish travelers who immediately put their carryon luggage up front but sit further back. They think it’s to their benefit when deplaning. But it’s so rude to the passengers who actually sit underneath that bin. These days I find Flight Attendants don’t want to address it to avoid conflict.
flight attendants are the best 😊 and they respond like everyone. In a 2.5 hs flight i had with 5 of my young athletes ( 8 to 14 yo), we had included a snack and drink. When i saw them coming i told the kids, think now they are probably offering a soda or juice have some options. The five of them are really bubbly and easy to smile at any joke. They quickly receive their chips and granola bars and kept passing each other so they didn't have to go through everyone. And wait their turns and already had selected and knew if they wanted ice 😂. That two flight attendants ( a man and a women) were in love with that kids hahaha i lost count of how many chips and bars, sodas, juices, all the bottles refills with ice and water. And they couldn't believe how that sweeties kept saying thank you and smiling and passing the things to each other. ❤ we have been in longer flights and several travels but we always remember that flight. The smiles , the jokes and the kind those two flight attendants were with us was unmatched 😊
SOOO sweet!
Thank you for this video. Loved seeing her advice as well as yours.
Great tips. Second to a teacher, flight attendants have one of the hardest jobs. I have only flown twice and never knew they could accept tips or gifts. Good to know.
So true!
I haven’t flown that much but I always like to have my best manners with the flight attendants. I would say hello to you Janeen. Unfortunately some attendants were rudely or looked too tired to nice back.
Please do check the American Disabilities Act - I believe the flight attendants are required to get someone to help a disabled individual stow his/her bag overhead if they are unable to do so.
Hi there from a recent subscriber. (From Australia- so long haul flights are Really Long Haul).
I enjoy and appreciate your content, thanks x.
What a delight and added bonus advice was your guest Janine- and the epitome of kindness, diplomacy and professionalism combined!
Another very helpful video- Thanks to you both x
I enjoyed the conversation! Thanks Laurie for sharing the travel tricks and tips with your buddy. ❤
So glad!
Love this one!!!! Thank you for all this info from a flight attendant!!!! Love your channel Laurie!!!
I would love to know the best goodies that most flight attendants like. I always try to be extra nice because their job can really suck sometimes!
Me too! I'll be traveling soon and would love to know what to bring for the flight attendants!!
I sew pouches so I make them for the flight attendants and add a Tim Hortons card or Starbucks. Just to say thank you. I give them out at the end of the flight so they don’t think I’m bribing them!
Wow Laurie, this was so great! I always enjoy your videos, but this one was very informative from the flight attendant's perspective. It really gives me a lot to think about for my trip to Belgium next month. Thank you to Jeannine! Her voice is beautiful as well.
She’s so great and has a servants heart! She’s a big supporter of Samaritan’s Purse Shoebox ministry.
I loved this! I’m always curious about the flight attendants jobs.
It is a thankless job alot of times I am sure.
I’ve been on a flight where we were seated together. We sat that way. I didn’t complain.
Well, I really enjoyed this one. I liked hearing what goes through a flight attendants mind lol I thought it was helpful info. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Great video! Thank you!
You bet!
Traveling is a lesson of grace and patience, and let's just roll with things.
Love hearing their perspectives! ❤
Love this! Jeannine's so sweet & gentle, great to have her perspective. I'm going to suggest to my girls that they take a little something for their flight attendants next time they fly.
Great interview! Janine was so sweet and soft spoken.