Flight Secrets That Are Never Told To Passengers
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I have a pilots license and my BS degree is in aviation safety. We studied aircraft accidents a lot in school. This video is very correct about sitting in the back half of the plane near the tail, but it did not say why that is. Reason is because in an impact the tail section almost always breaks off and lands away from the wreckage. Those strapped in the seats that were inside the tail section that broke off, almost always survive. Also in an impact the fuel in the wings will splash forward and incinerate everything in front of it and because the tail is behind the wings, the tail section does not get soaked in burning fuel. Always sit near the tail.
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks 😊
Good to know. Although that’s also where the sewage tank is stored, isn’t it ?
After rescheduling a flight home because I had to extend my stay since my father had passed away; I asked for a seat near the front if possible, when the ticket agent commented that the rear seats are safer. He then asked me, “Have you ever heard of a plane backing into a mountain?” He actually made me smile after such a stressful time. This was 20 years ago and I still remember this.
tldr
As a travel agent I would usually ask the customer if they had a preference in seating. One older gentleman always asked to sit in the back. Asking him why, he responded with he’d never heard of an airplane backing into a mountain. Lol
The truth is more survivors from plane crashes are in the back.
That is why the CVR and ELT are located usally in the tail.
Lol
Dude makes sense.
This is so smart and cute!
Make sense
I am 61 years old, my father who was killed in an accident when I was ten, helped design the Sikorsky helicopter . He told me as a very little girl to always sit behind the wing of an airplane because that’s where they break. This video confirms for me a 50 plus year old warning from father to daughter insuring her safety in the event of a crash. I feel so grateful for my dad and thanks for this video.
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Jesus means "hey Zeus" in ancient Greek so is someone saying repent to Zeus and worship that lower god? Doesn't sound to good
I love the Sikorsky. It's a beautiful helo. 💕
So sorry for your loss 🌸
My father was a B-17 bomber pilot during WWII. He told me the same thing.
Many good tips here. I was a professional flyer. One big tip is just be patient. Don’t let things that are minor (in the grand scheme of things)) stress you out. Remember that the guy in the very back of the aircraft arrives at the airport at nearly the same time as the guy in first class. Business upgrades are worth it when crossing an ocean. Definitely. Be nice to your cabin crew. They are underpaid (because of the perks) and have a fairly stressful day anyway. You will personally benefit from this because the flight attendants will know immediately who the professional flyers are. Time of day. If you absolutely need to get somewhere, leave as soon in the day as a flight is available. If weather or mechanical issues come up, the extra 3-4 hours you bought yourself will be worthwhile. Always, always, keep your seatbelt on when seated. And when you do need to walk to the WC always keep in mind that clear air turbulence comes without notice. Keep one hand on seat backs as you proceed through the cabin, and with the other, stretch up as if trying to reach the roof of the plane. If the plane suddenly loses altitude (which is usually the case) it will save you from striking the ceiling of the plane with your head. Keep your gear securely under the seat in front of you. If you have an empty seat next to you, use the seatbelt to secure your pack, or purse. Know the scheduled times for your flight. If you are scheduled for a 6 pm arrival, it is customary for the pilot to begin the enroute descent precisely 30 minutes out. Get up and head for the WC just before that, particularly on a lengthy flight. Stay ahead of the crowd. Noise cancelling headphones are definitely a must, particularly for long flights. We used to consider one hour aloft to be equal to abbot three hours on the ground in a noisy office. It leads to wear and tear on the body, and added stress. I find that preordering a seafood meal used to get you a better meal in the average. May have changed today. Participate in a frequent flyer lounge membership. It gives you a place to avoid the noisy airline terminals and get some rest either before or during layovers. And their staff will make sure you make your flight! Just remember the most important element: Remain patient. Your personal stress will not make things go better. Face up that weather issues and mechanical issues are simple fact of life events. They are out of your control. Let the flight crew deal with the stress. Relax! You’ll soon be there!
This would be easier to read if you divided it into paragraphs, based on subject.
And a blank line between paragraphs.
Excellent 😍
@@veramae4098 Tell that to James Joyce. This kindly aviation professional is sharing personal experience adn offering excellent advice and your response is Grammarly 101...yaawn. A simple "thank you" would suffice!
Delays affect different passengers in different ways. I'm just grateful that they found a problem BEFORE take off! Airline crews are usually pretty special and insightful people, so kudos and appreciation to one and all. Thank you for your insights.
Being over the wing allowed me to save a "heavy" BA flight over JFK in 197? Holding pattern, blizzards, flights diverted to Ct. I noted flames erupting from the port (right?) engine, rang for the attendant. She looked, remarked, "Oh that's just the cold!" and SCARPERED! Five seconds later we were preparing to land. On exit she said "How did you stay so calm...?" I just smiled, grateful to be on terra firma. Note to BA: Where's my lifetime First Class upgrade... been waiting a while... 😉Just grateful for the soft, safe landing. 🥰😇
Some airports even release falcons to scare all the other birds away, then the falcon comes back. Highly effective!
One such airport I know is Leh airport, Ladakh, India
Too cool! I didn’t know that
@@DESCARADOSif Makes sense. Thank you for clearing that up
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@@canofspam9357 so so am I
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I know! I can’t handle other people who are like OMG WOW! And have the camera flipping all over the place. So obnoxious.
I Agree--the presentation and the way it was narrated made it interesting~ and I stuck out to the end. The dying part I thought oh no.. but then it's a part of life so- overall very interesting and I learned a lot
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There is an exception to the "board last" rule. If you got hand luggage and expect the overhead lockers to be full once you board, in this case go earlier.
@@Angyal_Angyalmany things that are dishonest or illegal do work. But it's recommendable to always quest yourself: would I like my own action performed on me by others? Everything comes back. People call it Karma. I started to try to do the right thing.
No need to fake an injury. If you are a mostly healthy adult and can assist others in an emergency, request to change your seat for an emergency exit row seat at counter. These passengers are always one of the first to board in coach. The plus is more legroom as well without the extra cost. The con is they may not be able to change your seat if it's a full flight. 😎🤟
In the old days you used to be able to do this, but for the past couple of decades they charge extra for an exit row; they figured out it's of course the row most people want having more room, etc.
@@ADAMSIXTIESthat and the bulkhead seats. Before the airlines started charging for these rows I would always pick those seats if they were available. ✈️
@Angyal_Angyal request an upgrade day of. If there aren't any people in exit row means you will get moved even if no seats are available for upgrade.
The problem with boarding last is that the overhead storage around your seats become full as passengers carry luggage more than allowed and then you have to walk around looking for empty storage space.
And, not finding it & getting bad attitudes. The tail is the noisiest. Sometimes they double book & whoever got there 1st, keeps the sit. They'll be throwing u out very rudely if u object or get cranky.
Spot on!
exactly ! that is, I think the main reason, people want to board first
Same thought
Usually right but if you happen to be boarding last and towards the rear you would be monitoring if any empty luggage space earlier rather than wait till you get to your seat. Just common sense
Overhead bins tend to fill up, mostly due to people who bring more than their allotted bags and airline personnel who refuse to enforce those limitations. For this reason, it might make sense to board as quickly as possible.
When flying we always "ask" for hand luggage to be loaded with "hold" luggage, no security checks well within the luggage allowance and you have to wait for your hold luggage anyway, but can`t understand the rush to disembark the aircraft? sometimes before the plane has completly stopped!
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Yup. When I fly southwest airlines I always do a mobile check in exactly 24hours before the flight to get in the A group. They are the first to board.
Even more, people put their coat and everything in the overhead bins so there is no place left for normal luggage..
Exactly, nothing worse than an a*shat that fills up 3 bins with coat, multiples bags so you are stuck with putting your 1 bag at your feet...
I used to be a flight attendant and let me tell you, not all airlines treat cabin crew so nicely. We were expected to sleep in regular economy class seats on long haul flights with only a curtain separating us from the rest of the cabin and no seats on flights less than 6 hours, so you eat standing or in galley jumpseats if there were any. Our airline was awarded 4 stars on skytrax and considered one of the friendliest airline (crew). And when we were all mass terminated, most of us found out via social media!! No package and not even a reference letter. Heartbreaking💔. Next time you book a flight to the friendly islands in the South Pacific, remember most of the staff get paid less that USD 15000 per annum and work under not so ideal conditions.
Sorry to hear this
I always treat crew better than anyone else
By mentioning Pacific, are you providing some sort of hint 🤔
Was a Flight Attendant for two airlines back in the 80's. I flew during the "Golden Age of Flying". Passengers wore nice clothes and did what we told them to do. We were paid well too. The isles were wider, so that we could get or carts down them without hitting the passengers. It was a dream job and a great time. Can't imagine being a FA today......
You were not 'terminated' you were dismissed or made redundant from your job, or to break it down into simple grammatically correct English, your EMPLOYMENT was terminated . . .
What airline is that Kylah31?
I always board last. I can't stand being stuck on the plane with other people's recycled farts any longer than I absolutely have to be.
A lot of US Navy Pilots Find their Way into the Commercial Airline System after getting out of the Service. You can actually tell if you have one of these Pilots on your plane because when they land, there's always an initial bump when you hit the tarmac but it's usually pretty smooth. The reason for this is because they are used to landing on Aircraft Carriers and they are looking to catch the tail hook out of force of habit. Also You know you've been in good hands with those pilots because they go through rigorous military training to get good at what they do
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When I was a flight attendant, my flying partners and I would look at each other after touching down on a flight, and say one word out of these two - "NAVY" . . . or "AIR FORCE"! Brings back good memories! Blessings! 🛫🌎
@@cheryl4926you can ask the pilot
@@cheryl4926 That's actually a pretty cool story. I never worked in Air Service, but I've had my fair share of flights as a passenger
Amazing facts
One of the bad things that happens these days is people who sit in the back put their carry on luggage in the first available overhead space. By the time you get to your seat there’s no place left to put your own luggage. Airlines need to stop allowing passengers to put luggage anywhere except where they are sitting.
I EVEN HEARD A FLIGHT ATTENDANT TELL THEM TO
The issue is that on many planes the overhead space over the last couple rows contains safety and first aid equipment, so the people in those seats have to put their things elsewhere.
Fully agreed
Ya that wouldn’t work. In a three row span there is 9 people. Bags are all probably about 1.5ft. 3 rows would be 11-12ft. 3 rows is about 4-4ft. Do the math, you can’t fit that many bags above your head. You can’t create space that doesn’t exist.
Late comment.
When flying to Hawaii once, the attendants disappeared immidiatly to their restroom after take off, and came out 5min before landing... They were sure resting, not even doing their minimum job. Should have been fired!
I once boarded near the last similar to your first suggestion. It was the first (domestic) leg of an international flight. They ran out of overhead bin space and demanded I check my carryon luggage to my final destination (Europe)My carryon had essentials for my LONG layover. I begged them to let me try to fit it up top. I will NEVER delay boarding again.
Yeah, I used to always board last, but it's just not viable anymore with everyone taking oversized carryon bags that fill all the overhead space before half the passengers are even boarded. This is largely airlines fault for ridiculous baggage fees, but also other people just generally being selfish inconsiderate assholes.
If you volunteer, at the gate, to let your carry-on be gate checked, you will have to remove so many items from it if you’re like me. I have to travel with about nine prescription medications (all in original containers), devices with lithium batteries (iPad, cameras), things I need in flight for medical conditions or comfort, and (often when returning with souvenirs) fragile items I don’t want broken. If all these come out of the carry-on, they have to go into another bag virtually as big. I’m drastically reducing my plane travel now.
I don't know the specific company in your case but you should carry all essentials in your pockets/pursue or even wear them. In the luggage you should put only things that even if you lose it you won't have big problems.
I had the same a few times, no more space for my carry on. In all cases I was allowed to place my backpack under my seat.
Dang, I'm sorry that happened to you, but I appreciate the warning!
I always bring along a few gift cards, usually Starbucks since they're in just about every airport nowadays. I give them out to the Flight Attendant(s) that are working my section, as well as the pilot when leaving, if possible. I don't expect anything in return, it's merely a sincere gesture of thanks for everything they do to make sure I have a nice flight. But, I have noticed I'll occasionally get an extra soda or blanket, or complimentary wine/shot. Common courtesy goes a long ways, and it's always nice to show appreciation for the people who do an awesome job to make your trip better. 😊 Start your trip off fun, and make someone's day!
I always aim to board first. Boarding last means you have to still wait for all the slow people blocking the isle, sorting their luggage into overhead storage, sorting their kids, etc… rather stressful. By getting to my seat first which is always the window seat, I avoid the hassle of asking people to stand up to let me in. I can also spread out to sort all my stuff for the flight, iPad, drinks, snacks, look at the inflight menu, etc. Once settled, I put my headphones on and start a movie on the iPad, oblivious to the other chaos around me! Less stressful.
HAVE TO CLIMB OVER IDIOTS
If people are still standing in the aisles doing whatever they're doing, you are still boarding the plane too soon. I always wait for the absolute final boarding call as close to take off as possible before I board. It comes down to personal preferences. If you like sitting in a sardine can for extra amounts of time, that's fine for you, but not for me.
They allowed first class, wheel cheers and baby carriages to board first, then the latter
@@BillSmith-rx9rm Exactly. I'm not adding the better part of an hour to an already 12 hour flight.
Nah boarding last is when the aisles are basically empty. It’s so chill if you don’t have a lot of cabin luggage to worry about it; you just go immediately to ur seat and once you’re settled the planes ready to move
The narrator made me laughing hard on some of his extra comments. Very entertaining. I’m used to flying long distance like 15 hours nonstop flights and these tips are very helpful. The death on board creeps me out though . Never thought of that happening. Thank you for bringing them up .
I do wait last for boarding, no sense of waiting in line long time . International flights are pretty strict with carryons luggage , so no one really have 10 extra plastic bags with them like they just came back from the mall lol
Tip on hydration on long haul flights : Bring your stainless steel water bottle on board , empty of course. Then , ask your stewardess for extra water and ice and fill up your water bottle. In this way , you will have cold water to sip on whenever you like throughout the flight without calling for it . It work for me on long flights.
It's better to read books during that time
That was the longest comment I’ve ever seen
@@tenzingkelsang9724 For a 15-18 hours nonstop flight , you need more than reading to entertain yourself 😀
@@dustpan_III Thanks ! Hope you read all of it . You might learn something from it .
@@lingdar5362 np and thanks for the education
As a flight attendant thanks for this video! Always be nice to your FA’s and Pilots. Even if there is a delay. The delay 10/10 has NOTHING to do with the crew members. Trust us, we are just as mad as you about not leaving on time due to the fact that we do NOT get paid while you are boarding the flight. We are simply helping without even getting paid for it. So please remember to be kind and that if there are any delays, it most likely has to be an emergency and we all rather be safe than sorry! Thank you all! ❤️
I always do seriously they are so sweet to me since they noticed me as I kept flying on same destination maybe on same aircraft?
Thank you for doing the thankless and Payless job for the ungrateful passengers on board!! ☺️
One thing that still angers me to this day: some scumbag at JFK airport lost his temper over a delayed flight and SLAMMED the gate agent to the ground. He broke his back and is paralyzed for LIFE. And the shitbag never went to prison. He should be serving at LEAST 20 years for assault and attempted murder. The gate agent almost died. Remember, he is paralyzed from the chest down for life.
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@@largol33t1 I can't find this story anywhere. Any chance you have a bit more information? I'd like to read about it.
In my airline (Lufthansa) the pilots could choose from the First Class Menu. No difference between pilot and co-pilot. It depended also on catering. Priority was of course given to the passengers, so only what was left could go to the cockpit. And since the flight attendants are the ones who control it, the cockpit crew had to be nice to get some of the delicious first class food. I used to work mostly in business class. I avoided to work in first class because to me it was all a bit too much there (maybe because I come from a regular working class family). The businessclas meals in my company were generally speaking very good. No need for caviar! And on the occasions that there was no first class, the cockpit had to share the leftovers meals with the cabin crew. On some flights, where it was known that almost always all the meals were distributed under the passengers and no meals were left, we had the possibility to order crew-meals one hour before the flight, for which we had to pay ourselves.
About that list... this is a first that I hear about it. In my company there was as far as I know no such thing.
About the difference in price between the classes, it is not only the service on board, but also the service outside and the extra amounts of bagage you can bring. First class passengers have their own lounge at many airports, they can board the plane faster than economy passengers or even businessclass passengers and are also the ones that can get off board first. I don't recall all the extra's you have as a first class passenger, but it is plenty enough to make it count. Rescheduling your flight in First or Businessclass is always free, whilst many economy tickets it is costly to do so.
It happened once to me, many years ago that a man died on a flight from Frankfurt to New York, just after the first meal. After his death was affirmed by medical doctors, I carried the body, together with one of his sons (he was an old man) to the back of the plane, where we had the last row emptied and put him to rest there. It was a strange thing, as it was the first time that I ever held a dead person... That was about 30 years ago, as I'm already retired for 10 years.... but something like that you'll never forget.
They aren’t talking about which menu. They’re talking about eating the same meal, in case one is ‘off’
@Debby Lou They were talking about several types of food. Besides it is a rule that is actually nonsense. If you get two same meals it is highly unlikely that both get sick. In my 30 years I have never seen anyone sick from airplane food.
@@SjaakSchulteis I've never got sick from any food my entire life.
Hope the guy flying with his dad wasn't to traumatized...
i fly regularly on Lufthansa and i am disappointed on the quality of food , i prefer Swiss air more, will be flying on 29 Nov on Swiss ,i flew Air France in May, wow wow the food was so bad,
I had a SSSS on my tickets on both my flight from Australia to America and on my flight back. As I was a single female travelling alone for the first time with pre paid extra baggage on the return trip. I knew I had nothing to actually be nervous about but oh my word was that one of the most stressful experiences of my life!!
having SSSS on your ticket is always going to get you extra full screening at TSA, not "might" as the video suggests.
@@donaz2371 oh I know my uncle is an airline pilot. He warned me in advance I would get the SSSS checks.
I agree and nonsense too
The problem today with “boarding last” is that you will NOT have overhead space on most flights, which are typically packed. If you’re checking luggage it’s fine, but doing that adds as much as an hour on both ends of the flight.
Unless you pay just few more £ Pounds for "Cabin Bag Guaranteed". I did it last week, boarded last and the flight attendant managed to find some space in an overhead locker for my hand luggage, despite the plane being packed. I flew from Glasgow (Scotland) to Rome (Italy) and back, no problem at all. I don't know if all airlines have this option, but it's worth a try, trust me!
@@cristinalivi-harris3267 not if you fly out of the US and back. Domestic flights are horrific.
indeed. And as a tall man (at least when compared with the space a typical airline thinks I need) I don't want to spend hours with my hand luggage under the seat in front of me, even more limiting my leg space.
Hence the reason, if you can, travel as light as possible. So when you get on board early, you have space for your hand luggage, and when you get off, you can go striaght out of the airport avoiding the wait for your checked in luggage...
Of course, this is not always possible!
I am a short person, I never care about overhead space. I hand my bag to an attendance or passenger to take care of it, and when flight is over, I point at it for someone to fetch for me XD Can't help it, am too short! Oh I remember also one time I had to keep my bag under my chair cause there was no room but I didn't mind it either.
If you board late, the overhead compartments are often full and you end up having to check your luggage.
As a disabled person I get priority boarding. There aren’t a lot of perks to being disabled, but a seat with more leg room because my knees don’t bend properly and my lower back is terrible makes all the difference on even a short hop.
Usually they will gate check a large bag. The thing is: they weigh your bag when you check it and charge you, etc when you check it at the desk. When they gate check your bag, it doesn't go with the other bags. You get it as you exit the plane, where gate checked wheelchairs and strollers are. Then you just have a small bag with essentials you can stow under your seat. I am always the last person on and I never have to wait in baggage, no matter how heavy my carry on bag is. Gate checking is not the same as checking it normally.
Agree but that’s why he said “if you have small luggage”
You can watch them put your bag in the cargo hold from the sky bridge, and it will be on the sky bridge at your destination when you de-plane. That can often be faster than going to the baggage claim and waiting for your bag there. It's less likely to wind up on the wrong plane if the handler grabs it from the skyway.
That's also another little known secret. If you call ahead to your airline and tell them you are disabled you can use curbside checkin, and they have airport porters who will meet you at curbside with a wheel chair and they take you directly to the front of the line at tsa screening and then take you to your gate. It's worth the cost of tipping the porter to breeze past those long tsa lines.
Great! Especially the gentle presentation of your choice of words to describe one's option to travel sitting next to a corpse on a long hall flight. This was brilliantly presented ! With some very useful tips. Thanks,
Amar
Was seated by a former TWA flight supervisor on an Aer L flight NY to Dublin. It was a real blessing, as she had great stories and the "flight" "flew!!!" She told of one experience where a passenger had died on vacation, and to save the expense and hassle of going through a funeral director, lead lined coffin, etc., his best friend seated him on a wheel chair, booked him as disabled and wheeled him on board!!! They were already in the air when the ruse was discovered...
Omg. Imagine getting the seat on the other side of him.
did they discover the truth because the friend ate both meals? ;)
DIERDRE McNAMARA. Hilarious. A real "Weekend At Bernie's" experience with a twist!
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@@catherinehazur7336 On another flight a passenger died and they tucked him away in a closet ...hope it wasn't the food locker!!!
My father worked for an airline for more than 30 years. When traveling with my parents, I was up in First but when alone, I was always in Economy and my favorite seat was always, last row window seat at Left. Even though people would queue up to use the washroom, the rest of the time, it was the quietest, most private area and on a number of carriers you would get your meal served first instead of watching the trollies starting at the front. A lot of times, you could stretch out on all three seats because this was not a popular row and the crew would often stop and chat and offer extra snacks and drinks. I don't travel anymore because I hate the crowds but aside from safety issues, the last row was great!
Good to know
Flying non stop HK to LHR and back are 12 hour flights. A good sleep is required so me n wife used to book n pay for a 5 seat centre row. Put the arm rests up n sleep like a baby. But the best ..5 seats for 2 in economy is much cheaper than 2 seats in business or first class.
@@alans5388 - Good way to go :)
Isn’t that the safest seat ? Many times the person in the tail was lone survivor
Think vegan who fell 33,000 feet
I used to travel overseas in business class often so I had elite status with all the perks but on one particular trip I was flying economy with my husband for a vacation. The agent at the gate called me up and said she will upgrade me to business class since a passenger with a broken leg needs my aisle seat. I asked if my husband can take my seat upgrade instead since he has to finish some work on his laptop and would appreciate the extra space and she said sure. However, my lovely husband wanted to sit next to me on the flight so he told the agent to give the business class seat to the passenger with the broken leg instead. A few minutes later she called both my husband and I back to the gate and said, "Right answer! You're both upgrade to business class."
I used to travel overseas a lot and was lucky once many years ago. When I was traveling with my daughter back then was 3 yrs old . While travel back to the state we had to transfer and re -checking at Tokyo, the lady looked at our tickets and asked me : do u want to upgrade to business class seats ? What ? I thought she was joking . Do I need to pay extra ? No . Sure ! So sad, that’s my first time and only time sitting in business class seat ! After that, daughter always ask : mommy can you buy the business class seat ? Sorry , daughter , mommy ……………
*she called my husband and *me*
@@fernfunk Wrong! 🤷🏻♂️
@@W42PZ you wouldn't say "she called I", you'd say "she called me" hence "she called my husband and me". look it up, i swear it's correct even though 90% of people say it wrong these days (drives me bananas) including scriptwriters 😤
wow!
As regards birds: the airport of Bologna, Italy, used two hawks (seriously), which were kept in a facility near the landing strip. Common birds like pigeon were obviously reluctant to get near the airport, and if they did, the hawks were likely to solve the problem before a collision with an airplane did.
In Hungary, at Debrecen, they usesd a drone in the shape of a hawk, to keep the pesky birds away.
Foxes and falcons in Hamburg, too.@@Marylmac
@@user-wl9fs3hl2u I am not an expert, and yet I can guarantee that at my local airport there are two hawks patrolling the sky
As a regular flyer in the US, I can say that if you have carry-on luggage that you don't want to have to check and retrieve on the gangway, DO NOT board last. I can only remember two flights I've taken in the last 3 years that there were enough overhead storage for everyone, and both of those flights were 1/2 full at most. Because of how rediculous checked back fees have become, almost everyone travels with the largest possible "carry-on", which will result in all the overhead bins being full at about 60% - 70% passenger capacity at most. If you don't mind checking your bag at the gate/gangway then that's fine.
Also, if you are going to puposely board the flight at the end, please book an aisle seat so that you aren't purposefully making other passengers have to get out of their seat to let you in. I prefer to book a window seat and board as early as possible to avoid this and people that can't seem to remember to use the restroom before boarding the plane or can't go 3-4 hours without a bathroom break.
Your comment sounds a little mean, like you want the overhead baggage first, not everyone chooses their seats by choice because of the costs.
Doesn't matter if anyone is on a bus, train or plane, just be kind. So what if someone has to get up to let someone take their seats.
I've boarded many planes, and whether or not I've chosen my seat unless it's a window seat who cares if other passengers have to get up to make way.
And whether or not people choose their seats the flight is scheduled to take off at a set time, not first in
@Rob-yu1lw Please explain to me where I said anything about wanting overhead first. I only spoke truth to earn people that the original video suggesting people wait till last to bored means that 99% of the time they will have to check their bags at the gate.
It sounds like YOU are the one who expects privileged access to overhead space as if you expect others to save space for late boarders.
In regards to having to stand up for others, its not a big deal, but if you know you have a window seat and are at the terminal with plenty time, it's just common courtesy to board as early as you can to make the entire boarding process quicker.
Making someone stand up and I to the aisle so that you can get to your window seat not only inconveniences that person, but everyone standing behind you trying to get to their seats as well as everyone waiting to get on their way.
You should walk
@hopefully2224 No thanks Karen. Simply amazing at how entitlement has given way to simple common courtesy nowadays.
Ok Karen sure whatever you say
The problem with boarding last... which I have personally encountered, particularly at the holidays, is that your carry-on baggage may wind up not only disallowed in the cabin, but on a later flight. The last flight I took, not only my luggage but the carry on luggage of eight other people who were last to board, was put on a later plane. Luckily I was going home and not to a vacation destination, the way I was when I traveled to Spain and was without clothes and toiletries for 3 or 4 days. I would rather stand up by the gate for a few minutes, waiting my turn to board, then relaxing in a seat and not have my luggage when I arrive.
thinking about it; it's probobly why they give people the nice seats. Not just because they were the last ones, but because they might be luggage screwed for a while.
You wore the same clothes for 4 days straight?
@@CallofDutyBlackOps28 See no use
@@mattweeeee no. I ran around Madrid naked in protest of the airline losing my bags. It was in all the papers bc this was before social media.
@@laurieparis2203 your husband should count his blessings for having an awesome wife.
The morning before I was to return to the Midwest from my trip to Seattle, I acquired a back injury. The attendant at the check-in noticed and asked what happened. I told her that I was leading a child on a horse and the horse copped an attitude with me and tried to bucked the kid off and there was no way in Hades I was going to let that happen.
Shortly before boarding I was informed that I had been upgraded to first class. I didn't fly too often so I was extremely surprised, and grateful. It will very likely be the only opportunity I will ever have at flying first class.
I had the salmon.
I’ve upgraded my ticket on Qatar Airways flights because of back pain. What a difference it made! Sitting 6-7 hrs in EC with burning pain was just not an option.
Flying first class in American planes is a joke
@@gkimunge So glad I could bring you the joy of laughter in your life.
Wow pleasant surprise. Sorry too hear about injury but it must have been nice too fly in first class.
That's so nice of them to upgrade your seat.wish you quick recovery with your back pain.
The thing I love the MOST about flying is the take off. It’s like ur going 1mph…and suddenly the engines kick in and it’s like a rush for me….the speed and power…I love it. It’s like that Pink Floyd song learning to fly: “ There’s no sensation to compare with this”
For me, it rings so true.💯❤️
The smaller table top runways, usually on the mountain airports will excite you more.
The aircraft will do like what we do in car- Engage the clutch, rev to higher rpms and release thr clutch to get maximum throttle and pickup.
@@tushargarg1336 omg….I would LOVE that 💯❤️
A rocket launch would be even more thrilling.
Sadly not a very accessible experience though
This comment made me smile and suddenly laugh.. it reminded me of me flying with Chinese Eastern. There was a sudden unusual speed I hadn't experienced in my first flight experience 😂😂😂😂😂. Suddendly I was pulled to the back of the seat. Like Hey MR. You got to lean on the seat back it's take off time. 😂😂😂😂
I cannot agree with the first point of boarding last. It happened to me so often, that I ended up with my backpack either in an overhead compartment far away from me or, even worse, under the seat in front of me, what minimize the little space I had, even more. That‘s why I try to board as earliest as possible and I don‘t mind sitting longer in the airplane, being one of the firsts in line is for me less stressful, than not being close with my belongings or have even less space for myself
One cultural difference I love about Scandinavia is that First Class boards *last.* It is considered a privilege to get on after everyone else is already settled. Something about that cracks me up.
When First Class boards last, they avoid getting hit in the head and shoulders by the rest of the passengers who insist on wearing purses, duffle bags, etc. on their shoulder rather than holding the bag in front of their body.
@@danaeads919 I definitely see the advantage.
that pilot that landed the plane during a hailstorm needs a raise! Big thanks to all the pilots that train hard to keep us safe.
Hi
not really as the computer does it
I love being in the first boarding group. I love getting seated and putting my luggage away and pulling up my laptop and getting another 15 to 30 minutes of work in while everyone else boards the plane around me. Being one the first on is one of the biggest perks to having status with an airlines in my opinion.
Agree! I'd rather be relaxed in my seat than still out and about doing the airport hussle.
"I'm making money RIGHT NOW!"
BTW The tanker which collects the contents of the holding tank is known as the "Honey Wagon" and is usually the first vehicle to service an aircraft after it lands.
I’m 12 and on my first time on an airplane there was a lot of turbulence and I was calm but a lot of people were freaking out and I was so confused. Later I found out that the toilet over flowed. That’s it , it wasn’t the turbulence,but the toilet. Also I had a free soda in economy and so much leg room like I can have my bag on the ground and watch a movie (the movies are free) and the ticket was cheap to. Idk why but my ears didn’t get plugged and the food was great. If any of you go on a plane the worst thing to do is be scared, just relax. When the plane turned the soda I had in my cup was not moving it was just staying in the same position it was so cool. Have a amazing day!
bro im like terrified of turbulenca thats like my phobia
To all pilots & staff: Thank you for your service. For sharing flight secrets, appreciate you greatly for sharing the helpful valuable TIPS.
how about -- wake up you hair brained mofos and don't crash the plane
the one that surprised me the most is how you said that a plane crashing has a chance of 1/3b happening and im so happy I heard that because I keep seeing these "saddest plane crashes" vids on youtube. Thank you really much
00:01 Boarding last can minimize the time spent on board
03:09 Airports use various methods to prevent accidents caused by birds and extreme weather conditions.
06:27 Airplane toilets don't empty waste into the sky, but accidents do happen.
09:38 Airplane food tastes bad due to low humidity levels in the cabin.
12:41 Safest seat in a plane is middle seats in the rear with 72% chance of survival
16:00 Window triangles indicate best vantage point for viewing wings
18:57 First-class and business class tickets have minimal differences in service but a significant price difference.
21:47 Pilots falling asleep while flying is a dangerous problem
Thank you bro!
The secret of boarding SouthWest, where there are no seat assignments is to wait until about half the passengers are on board. Passengers always take the window, then the aisle seats, leaving the middle seat empty. The plane will be full, there is no hope of an empty seat next to you. Now as you walk down the aisle you have the choice of all the middle seats and can choose your travel partners according to your own criteria. I select mostly on body mass!
i select for the same reason for obvious reasons
I am one with excess body mass. We flew in 2016 for the first time in decades and we chose Southwest for their great Person-of-size policies. We could reserve that center seat ahead of time to make it possible for me to fly. I was surprised at how many people wanted to argue themselves into sitting there! I really did need half of that seat to hold my hips, too! Luckily, Southwest issues a little printed sign for the seat that it is not available. So many people tried to sit there anyway.
I was taking flights twice a year for my 4 years of college and never got searched. Then after I joined the Marines I have been searched every time I've flown since. That's not a coincidence
I appreciate your comments regarding first vs. business class. Truthfully, in the US, it is almost not worth it to fly first class at all, and many times it isn't really worth flying business class either. For long haul flights, particularly those over 10 hours, business class is definitely worth it - especially for anyone who is a little older, or has trouble sleeping on a flight, or is immuno-compromised in any way. Note, however, that some of the newer business class flights may actually be more than twice an economy fare.
My understanding is that most people who fly business/first class are not paying for it. They are either paid by their employer or with an upgrade.
@@itsROMPERS... I'm a consultant. Very few of my clients will pay for business class unless the flight is over 3 hours and is a "red-eye". I do fly internationally, mostly for pro-bono speaking engagements, non-profit or personal. In those case, I pay for business class because in most cases I want to minimize jet lag. Rarely do I fly internationally for business, but if I do, I always fly business. If the client doesn't want to reimburse, then I just absorb the price of the ticket.
Ok. I think i said "most" not "all". Maybe i should have said "some" or "many".
But my point is i think that a significant chunk of those seats are not paid for by the traveler.
But i could be completely wrong, i haven't actually made a study.
try Hawaiian Airways, if you don't go at least business then you go Cattle Class, our 'meal' from Hawaii to NY consisted of a plastic bag with some biscuits, a small sandwich some nuts and a luke warm cup of brown liquid all served to me by man who must have been older than me....and I'm 70 !
@@stevenbarrett7648 How many hours were the trip?
I had the 4 SSSS on my boarding pass from Zürich to Iceland to Orlando. Almost missed the connection. Have no idea why a mom (me) in our family of 4 got singled out. Husband’s work (which has a travel agency division to book flights) paid for our family’s tickets. I was treated like a criminal and separated from my family. My kids were in tears that I would miss the flight!
Probs an American thing
Maybe an item you were having
@@Ali-hayder funny I actually had forgotten 2 Swiss army knives in my handbag and the guy searching my bag didn’t even see them!
@@Ali-hayder oh it can’t be that because they print the SSSS when you get your boarding pass at check in before they’ve checked your luggage
Unfortunately, I have that SSSS code on my boarding pass all the time, so I get extra scrutiny. I’ve learned to take it in stride and TSA are nice, so the inconvenience is bearable.
It's convenient to board last, but not if you're hoping for a space in the overhead lockers for your wheeliebag.
Fax
@@DicedTea for real, they’ll make you gate check your personal bag, that’s the worst part about boarding last.
@@FlossyCarter ye
My thoughts exactly!
If you have luggage checked in, then the free diversion to the hold is an advantage.
On short flights it's easier to have a small bag by your feet than stow overhead anyway.
Another secret (in regards to in death flight) but that was not mentioned in this video is, when a flight attendant passes becomes aware of a inflight death they will say the code word “Jim Wilson.” If you ever hear “Jim Wilson” by flight attendants or “passenger Jim Wilson,” that means a passenger died on flight, but obviously that code is used to not scare or freak out other passengers, and also that not everyone knows that, but another food for thought.
The OLDER I get - the MORE I want BUSINESS CLASS on a long-haul flight. I worked for it and frankly, I think I deserve it! ♥♥♥♥
Wife and I always board last and exit last. My carry-on is cloth and flexible, my wifes carry-on is also small enough to go under the seat infront of her. Sometimes the grounds crew will even take our bags and when on the ground, our bags are waiting on the gangway. We also thank the flight crew for a safe ride everytime we enter and exit.
On my trip from Alaska to Utah they found a tire on the runway after our plane and 4 others took off. We couldn't find out if we were the plane that lost the tire til we landed. We circled the airport for about an hour to rid fuel in case we crash. We landed a very rough landing! The plane jerked left so hard I thought we crashed. We even had to brace for a crash. The pilots were so good they corrected the plane and we safely stopped. People clapped their hands and celebrated. We were the plane. It was the back left wheel.
Wow, that is scary! When in the USAF if there was a potential problem as no indication that the flight gear came down, they would do a fly by so that the SOF (supervisor of flying) could do a visual and determine it was down. My only scary flight was sitting next to a wing and watching a rivet that apparently was loose and moving around the entire flight. Then a wind shear at touchdown nearly had our wing hit the runway. I was already nervous flying as the week before I was working when a plane that had left our base enroute to Chicago, took a lightening strike and went down.
I'm so glad it all worked out. My sweaty palms make their appearance at take off and landing
You look amazing,I would like to know you better,do you mind a conversation?
@@TheOldandslow You look amazing,I would like to know you better,do you mind a conversation?
This lamb would be scared shitless.
I've never been in a seat higher than economy but I would definitely try business or first depending on what is offered to me especially when I'm travelling more than 24 hours
Back in the 80s my mother and I were the last passengers to get on the Braniff Airlines flight from NYC to Dallas. The flight attendant asked us if we would like to sit in first class on our flight back to DFW. We gladly accepted and were wined and dined all the way home. It was a wonderful experience!! Today, you couldn't pay ME enough money to fly anywhere. If I can't get there by car, I don't need to be there.
I flew first class one time. From LA to Hawaii. I paid an extra $100 when Hawaiian airlines was offering it. For an extra $100 it was so worth it. I’m tall 6’2” and the legroom was amazing. The seat was nice and wide too. Food was very good and free drinks. In coach I cannot sleep at all! Too noisy and cramped. But in first class I did get in about an hour nap. I wish I could afford first class all the time.
I used to fly all the time on business, and my company didn't stump up on business class. However, eventually I started to get regular business class on Virgin Atlantic, Turkish Airlines and British Airways due to my frequent flyer status. All gone now since COVID, alas. 😥
When taking commercial contracted flights In the military, the soldiers are sometimes expected to load the bags on the aircraft themselves. Usually, this is done with a "baggage detail." And it sucks when you aren't used to it.
It usually comes with the perk of being sat in first class with all the higher-ups, though. Best sleep I've ever had on a plane.
Are any flights that long?
Imagine that; a bird can put a huge dent in a plane but they expect you to believe that a plane can cut through concrete and steel.
Bingo!!! 😁🎉
Well, I know TWO people who were NO WHERE NEAR the towers on 9/11.... Most likely, NEITHER of you have even seen an airplane from any closer than 200 feet, and NEVER been in a sky scraper in your entire lives.
Boarding last can be a problem. I prefer to go last and avoid the queue, sitting comfortably, and not having to crowd onto the plane. However, if the flight is over-sold, somone might be in your seat - also holding a valid ticket for that seat (happened twicw to us). Second issue is that overhead bin space may well be an issue.
You generally want to board flights as soon as possible if you have a carry on. The bins often fill up and crew start demanding items get checked for later passengers. Late boarding means you’ll have to stow your carry on far away or check something fragile or important you don’t want to have below and possibly get damaged or lost. 😞 Besides there is no advantage to waiting at the gate vs waiting in your seat- all settled and comfortable and free of the responsibility of keeping track of time, etc.
Question-I've only flown once. On that flight, they were looking for people willing to check their carry on. You still kept you personal item (backpack or purse). I had a clean shirt, underwear and toothbrush in that bag. I was jazzed to not have to drag my carry on bag on the plane and try to shove it in the overhead. Is that something they always do? It is expensive to check an extra bag, but if they will usually do it for free at the gate, that seems awsome.
@@joykinser3444 Overhead space is at a premium nowadays. If they don't request volunteers at the gate to check carry on bags, then I volunteer and in all my years of flying, they always said yes. They were happy for volunteers. I usually travel with a carry on, but I have no intentions of carrying it on the plane with me. I know I'm going to check it at the gate for free.😀
that enactment at 1:08 🤣🤣🤣 Right...
I never minded “checking” my carryon at the plane. It was waiting for me as I deplaned. Easy. I try hard to not have checked baggage.
@@reishasemper300 The problem of lack of space in the overhead lockers is that people have such enormous carry-on bags nowadays. Actually a lot of them aren't bags - they're smallish suitcases - sometimes even with wheels!
As far as airline food goes; I work for a popular airline catering co. The food is NOT freeze blasted , whatever that is.
It’s prepped the day of or night before, depending on what time the flight leaves.
Aaaand, the pilot and co-pilot get meals from the same menu class! They are different because it’s the law. They have to be different in case the pilot gets sick from their meal. The co pilot who didn’t eat the same thing, therefore not sick, can fly the plane.
You’re welcome. ;)
In the UK we have airport Falconers, who fly birds of prey to scare off birds from the runway.
I worked in airfield management in the air force. Part of our job was bird control. We had all kinds of flare guns we would shoot to scare them off. That was always fun.
Thought ravens scared most birds away. Back in the day, they didn't think about bird migrating flight plans when they built airports.
😀😀
Lol
@@spicyirwin5835 yeah but then the ravens become a problem... And they're big birds. It's impossible to avoid though. I was at a base in New Mexico so we didn't have too big of a bird problem. Still was, but nothing like an airport by the water. I can't imagine doing bird control somewhere likeJFK. Pretty sure they contract it out to a company that basically works full time on it. Oh and some airports do use falcons to chase birds off. Actually I think JFK does.
A good method: Birds are scared away by a car playing raven calls over a loudspeaker while rolling up and down the runway.
5:38 don’t let that scare you, pilots usually land blind because, what’s more effective; windows that are angled up so you can’t really see the runway somewhat close to the front of the plane (due to the plane needing to be aerodynamic), or some several thousand dollar instruments designed specifically for landing?
What are you talking about. Thats talking about birds.
@@garrysmith5562 5:38
Most modern planes use fly by wire and auto land so yeah thats why its pretty hard and so dont worry if there is like blocked windows
If visibility is a problem, why don't they put the cockpit under the nose? If they did, they could also give the pilots their own entrance and keep the cockpit sealed away from the cabin, oh, and add more seats.
@@engineglue bruh that way you cant see what is above you and also where will the dash board be and where will the controls be
1. Boarding last equals no overhead space left to put your carry on. Many passengers have more than one carry on and take up extra space.
Once I flight as a passenger from Seattle to Minnesota it was night time. The airplane was flay above the clods there was raining, but the sky was total in fire. I was looking back and forth and there was't a minute without lighting and thunder. But the airplane was flying above this dangerous fire. I was thinking what can be when we'll go to landing, but the airplane passed through clouds absolutely safety, and we land normally. Thank God!
All the crazies out there and you thought it be a good idea to tell about the secret bathroom unlock latch. You’re a genius!
You can pretty much block the door opening with your knees in most airplane lavatories! I can’t remember when I was on a flight where the door folded out, which means I’ve thought about those buzzers and wonder how anyone could help!
@@redhatbear1135 well now you know. They can get in to help you, and now the weirdos know how to get in as well.
Who hurt you
@@markfeatherstone6426 your mom. I’ll never forget. Ma Featherstone.😂🤣
The insight about the boarding pass was a real eye opener.
Yeah that's very creepy
Don't please , just think had you given your photo OR upload your photo during TKT booking ? This is not correct information
It is truly amazing how 'Be amazed' has improved a lot over 7 years ( as of 2023 i believe ) Just stay strong, don't give up and Keep up the amazing work!
Never board last, your overhead storage compartment will be filled by another passenger. Then try to find where to place your carry on luggage without an argument.
Am I the only one who actually enjoys airline food? Like anytime I'm taking an international flight I actually get excited for that part
Your not alone 😉
Yes, I love airline food!
Yes I don't like it you are the only other
Yes I love it. Just having a meal put in front of me is great. I am going on holiday at last. By the way my husband hates it !!!!
Yes I love it it’s al the Holiday experience In one swoop
Gee I remember smoking on flights, passengers getting drunk, putting the headset on upside down and kids being given fun packs.
No more cockpit visits allowed ( I wish I had gone when offered)
I remember the cockpit visits ... one of my best memories ever! Shame we won’t ever be able to do that again .. was a different world in those days. Would have been 1991 for me☺️
@@EyeToTheSkyPerth
That's awesome that you had the opportunity. Good memories to have. 😀
@@EyeToTheSkyPerth i remember on 1976 , that was a great time , very hard, but I don’t will miss the work as “ Air Hostess “ . Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭
Flight meals have actually improved drastically! Flying in a few days and will follow these tips!
In my experience they have certainly not improved! Meals used to be wonderful with wide choice in beverages at any time through the flight.
The Record Locator DOES NOT contain all the information you state. It's a randomly generated code that only links to your reservation.
My father worked for Delta for 33 years. Number one tip: the friendlier, more patient, and more understanding you are, the nicer your trip will be. They will bend over backwards for an easygoing passenger. Volunteer for those “can we get a volunteer for a later flight…” opportunities, they come with a hotel stay usually. If you need to stay 36 or more hours in a busy airport, the best thing you can do is stay quiet and still. Security will like you a whole lot more.
I was on a Delta flight to my home state of NY for a visit. Detroit was my only layover, but due to cross winds they asked for a dozen folks to volunteer for a later flight. I immediately volunteered and was offered a $250 voucher. Only 2 volunteered. Eventually they upped it to $1200 per person, and 3 of us volunteered to be put up in a hotel and leave the next morning. The following fall my husband I used that $1200 voucher toward a flight to Maui.
It did not work for me, I strict vegetarian, no egg and no cheese made from Rennet, In spite of confirming N times, I got served with snacks. This is Emirates, paid premium and of course that is the end of it but I got unwell and was shivering and asked for extra blanket, she refused. I said I am not well, they said, they don't have any while I am seeing them collect unused blankets before me. Seeing my plight co-passengers pulled out one unused one. I felt terrible. I am not the guy you would see even argue, I thought she would have behaved obligingly when she knows I am the tough guy.
Lol why tf would I care whether the security likes me?
@@robertpaulson8790 right lol
No. I just got totally ignored.
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I don’t think that airline pilots are the most stressful jobs you can have. Are you kidding me? The people who work in the control towers are the ones that have extremely high anxiety
30% of airline pilots experience chronic anxiety attacks.
I know a pilot who reads books and sleeps between takeoff and landing, which he says are the only parts that really need skill. Everything is automated and there's a co pilot..
Firstly he said “one of the most”…it’s all relative!
I think the Customs beagles deserve applause; they work all day and night sniffing luggage to keep you safe; no pay or pension plan, and if they’re lucky they get to retire to a suburban home they usually have to share with cats.
Air traffic Controller is the most stressful job in aviation
Every time I have tried this , all the overhead bins are full and they require you to check the luggage.
@16:14 also for good weight distribution, for middle of the wings and center of gravity. So the flight crew can know where to put heavier luggage or passangers,
As an ex flight attendant, I ate a lot of airline food. Our meals were good! However, this was 50 yrs ago. The food was fresh and hot meals were heated in our ovens. Now it is very different. We gave much better service then.
Hi Terri, yes I can definitely attest to that, because I experienced it that way too, and we NEVER had a bad meal on our flights, and the meals were always piping hot and tasted great too! I left a message in the beginning of all of this, check it out!
Yes, back then it was about the quality, not it is about the money.
My very recent experience was the captain have told us in midair: We have discovered some issues with the landing equipment …… looks like the problem is fixed, we will find out when landing.
Classic flier humour.
„You might not want to hear this right now. But did you know that physically speaking a ‚landing‘ is defined as ‚controlledly crashing into the runway‘?“
There is also a manual crank if hydraulics fail. At least on Boeing ones.
Taking off is optional…landing is mandatory.
11:15 Pilots are not warned about eating the same meals. They are not even cautioned. They are simply advised that it is a good idea to eat different meals. In the USAF, it was a requirement. But, in my 34+ airline career, there never was a warning. At my major airline, there were specific meals prepared for the pilots, usually beef and chicken. First and business class meals were an option if there were any left after the passengers had theirs. Also, Captains did not have a 'do not fly with' option. This was only available for first officers (we only had 2 pilot airplanes).
I think this is good info but I always try to get on board as soon as possible so I can go to the back and get an aisle seat and overhead bin space.
SSSS is basically on every reprinted ticket. I used to travel internationally for business and we'd always get these if we had to reprint the ticket, be it we're electing to take an earlier connection, buying an upgrade, or just losing the original ticket. It was especially bad in Frankfurt, Germany. There were always people who were late for their flights with these in that queue, it was pretty entertaining watching people begging to be let through.
Not the case in the USA
@@samiamor3955 I am based in the US and have seen this on international flights into the US. My boss got SSSS on a connection in Denver when connecting from Munich to San Diego. The reason is they want to make sure someone isn't impersonating the passenger with the self service reprint ticket using a stolen document.
Yea I'm not sure I believe the video on this SSSS thing either because I always get chosen for 2nd screening or get pulled for extra security questions. This always happens to me in Asia though, not sure if it's because I travel so much internationally or maybe because the way I dress? Business casual is what I usually wear but no matter what I always have to do a 2nd screening in Asia and my ticket never has this.
@@AFuckingKatastrophe if it's in the ASEAN region, you may be on a collective watchlist
I’ve had this on like every ticket when flying and I’ve only had the standard screening. Same with anyone else I’ve travelled with and this was to different countries.
People try board early to get the space to place their hand bags, which in some cases u don't get the place to put them near ur seats due to people overload their stuff by boarding before you.
Yes!
And that's where the flight crew come in handy.
To sort out those cheeky pasengers who hoard stuff, and take up too much room...
Some people should not fly..!
I flew regularly for the 40 years of my working life. One wierd thing I still notice today, at the end of every flight the moment the wheels stop rolling into the terminal you hear hundreds of simultaneous CLICKS with people jumping out of their seatbelts, tripping over each other to get to the overhead lockers and cloggging up the aisles frantically waiting to "deplane". Just about everyone knows it takes up to five minutes for the jet bridge to connect to the plane before the cabin crew can get the doors open. Check it out on your next flight !
I really loved this educative and humourous😂 video. I'm now a more confident flyer.❤🎉
Boarding towards the end is fine if you have no carry-on. On many flights I've seen the overhead storage completely filled before passengers assigned to the nearby seats enter the airplane.
My favourite IFE is simply pre-booking a window seat, 6 or 7 rows behind the right wing and simply watchin 'the stuff' - ailerons, flaps, spoilers etc. do their thing - AND IT'S FREE! Having said that, on one long-haul (Denver->Dublin [good to be home] trip), someone asked would I mind swopping for a centre seat as she'd never really flown 'window' so I figured yeah, why not? Ended up playing a ton of interactive games with other passengers with me in steerage, whoops sorry, 'economy' - great fun! Point being, sometimes it's really ok not to be close-minded. As is being polite and actually listening & thinking. "Time flies and so shall we". Just sayin'.
What if everyone sees your video, and everyone stays back? There will be pushing each other to be the last one to get in. 😂
Thx so much for this, I learned so much I never knew I didn’t know!
Quite enlightening. For 35 years I have been on an intercontinental flight at least once a month followed by a few regional flights before boarding the return transcontinental flight. Typically these flights would originate in Europe, Africa, North America, Oceania or Asia with destinations in these places as well. e.g. Schipol, Amsterdam to JFK and back etc.
Most of this travel was paid for by my employer or our client, and I got the frequent flyer points.
Between 81 and 87, it was all economy class travel, followed by business class as I climbed the corporate ladder. My travel enrichment schemes were therefore tailored to my class of travel.
My inflexible rule was to be attired in decent business clothing.
FLYING ECONOMY
At check-in (in the days before seat selection at booking) I would request for an exit row aisle seat in the pleasantest way possible. Then as the check-in baggage was being tagged, my request would be for my bag to be tagged PRIORITY (which meant that my bag would come out with the business and FC passengers at the destination). Nine out of ten times the check-in clerk would oblige.
I concur with the last to board idea while travelling economy. Cabin crew seeing a smartly attired person, even as they heave a sigh of relief that it would be 'blocks off' time in a few minutes would greet me with some enthusiasm. The spinoff benefit is that while on the ground, the air exchangers / ac etc are not working at full capacity till take off. In the tropics you want to bake for as little time as possible, even as you breathe stale air till take off.
My carry on would just have one of those heavy old word processors, toiletry and some papers to deal with on the flight. Most importantly a track suit, sarong and a pair of carpet slippers. Even before the 'arm doors' command came over the intercom, sarong wrapped around the waist, got my pants off and into my jogging pants. Shirt, tie and jacket replaced by a sweatshirt. The suit and dress shirt in a hangar neatly draped over my knee, even as the cabin crew strapped themselves into their jump seats for takeoff. My sheepish opening line would be, 'cant afford to iron a crumpled suit' with a rueful grin. Some trivial pleasantries later, the seat belt signs would go off - and more often than not the Flight Attendant would ask if I wanted my suit hung up (another upper class perk). I would take the opportunity to ask for a customer feedback form, so I would say to compliment the airline for the generous service. And sure enough the graciousness of service shot up several notches.
There are many more tips and tricks to make the most of flying economy, but the primary one is to be different without being arrogant, being pleasant and treating cabin crew with pleasant politeness. I have seen far too many passengers being boorish, petulant, demanding and querulous.
As my frequent flier grade kept going up, I found that my on the ground treatment was upgraded with invitations to the lounge , automatic Priority baggage tagging etc. I can recall many special journeys where the cabin crew made my journey memorable, but not a single trip was ever unpleasant during my Economy class days.
BUSINESS CLASS
My rules remained unchanged, dress smartly while boarding, slip into comfortable stuff and the clothes would be hung up even without being asked. I am reminded of the Mary Poppins song 'A spoonful of sugar....'. Being pleasant begets pleasantness.
While entitled to buy economy class tickets, on many a trip I had used my upgrade vouchers to fly Business - I daresay I liked it. Aside from all the perks on the ground, the main bonus was the air quality in the business class cabin. With fewer people per air exchange vent, the air felt less oppressive than in an economy class cabin (or was it my imagination). The better seating, the amenities kit and the higher attendant to passenger ratio was all well and good. What I missed most was the pre-take off and pre-landing chats with the cabin crew seated in the jump seat.
I would try to get into my seat as early as possible so I could partake of my pre-take off aperitif of a mimosa (OJ and champers). Typically I would buy a bottle of Dom Perignon from the Duty Free, and request the cabin attendant to chill it, saying I 'prefer this' when s/he would say 'why? we have champagne on board'. Long and short of it, more often than not I would have a gutsful of champagne and before landing the crew would bring me back my bottle saying that we got you Dom from the FC stock. Enjoy this when you get home.
In the nineties United who I almost invariably flew on US domestic routes had only FC and Coach. There was a particular ticket booklet with a very special fare called VUSA (visit USA) and though there were some rules the pricing was magic. I used to buy FC vouchers, and frankly though the price difference between FC and coach was small, I felt it not worth the difference. While service on long haul flights had a certain graciousness, domestic flights were perfunctory.
By this time the Star Alliance and One World alliance had come into being, and if you were at the top tier in terms of miles racked up, your perks were carried across to another airline.
At the risk of becoming more boring than I have already been, let me list the airlines that flew me around during the period 1989 to 2013, I promise to summarise my experiences in a few words.
British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Sri Lankan Airlines, Swissair, Alitalia, Japan Air Lines, All Nippon Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Qantas, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, Air Nuigini, Hang Kong Vietnam (Vietnam Airlines), Thai, Air Asia, Air France, KLM, Malaysia Airlines, Aeroflot, El Al, Varig, Royal Brunei, Philippine Airlines, Gulf Air, China Airlines, Emirates.
All on Business or First (voucher upgrades).
They all pretty much fly the same planes, Airbus or Boeing. comfort levels are generally similar in Business. Some are newer in design while others are older, but the human experience is similar. Post 9/11, the overall experience has been on a decline mode and I hung up my air travel boots. Train or private vehicle is my travel mode, and since I no longer travel for work I am in no rush to get into an aluminum alloy tube.
Resumption of travel since the pandemic has brought service levels and passenger behaviour to a new low, I am told.
Great experiences shared👍🏽
The will off writing all of this!!!
Thank you for sharing your experience. 😊
Very interesting. Since 9 11 the experience is a shadow of the fun it all was. Since Covid they know they can make the sheeple put up with anything.
Search FTA travel, it's a private airline for those who prefer their freeedom from search, vaccine, etc.
Fact: there is an increase in flatulence on planes. HAFE stands for High Altitude Flatus Expulsion - Airplane cabins are pressurized to between 6,000 and 8,000 feet, which is a significant altitude change for your body if you’ve come from sea level and, just as the air in your water bottle expands at higher altitudes, the gas in your intestines can expand on a plane, growing to take up about 30 percent more room than usual.
That explains why I have trapped wind pain for 3-4 days after EVERY time I fly!! I ow avoid flying for this reason.
At TFN Tenerife North at Tenerife Island they use falcon birds to hunts unwanted birds!
I used to fly there when active pilot.
Boarding last increases your chances of finding some hostile Karen in your assigned seat and decreases your chances of finding room for your carry-on.
I always wondered about the lavatory door trick. Many years ago, my mother was flying LAX to DTW, non stop. About half way, a woman was walking back from first looking for her husband. My mother noticed flight attendants were helping the woman, and trying to get a lavatory door opened. Her husband was in the lavatory, and had died. An announcement asking for a doctor wasn’t successful and the plane started to descend immediately. My mother said anything not secured was flying around the cabin. The flight landed at a smaller airport somewhere in Kansas. Meanwhile, my dad and I were at the airport to pick my mother up. The board kept saying her flight was “delayed” and the gate agents were of no help not giving any information. My mother said after the flight landed, an ambulance crew boarded through the rear, confirmed the death, and began taking the man off on a stretcher. My mother said his wife must have been in shock because she then decided to go back to her seat. A flight attendant had to tell her she had to accompany her husbands body. Once the flight was airborne again, they were now almost 3 hours late, my dad and I were getting nervous. When the board finally said her flight had landed, we made our way to the gate. I was relieved when I saw my mothers red hair walking through the jet way. When she saw us she was shaking her head and finally told us what had happened. I’ve known 3 flight attendants and none of them ever had a death on one of their flights.
About 10 yrs ago our son took a redeye from Portland, OR to Myrtle Beach, NC for a family vacay. He was about 5 hrs late. I remember there being more than one issue...mechanical problem I think, and then someone had a heart attack mid air and they had to land elsewhere. I don't recall if he survived, but he was able to text us when diverted to the other airport so that we were not completely freaked out. I can imagine that you and your father were pretty stressed until you saw your mom.
The Airbus A380 is so massive that the cargo bay has a MORGUE. That's just creepy to think about...
I remember one flight vividly,my first flight/tour to Iraq back in 2004. My Texas Guard unit had our whole battalion onboard,no civilians,we were allowed to have our weapons onboard(M-4s & M-16s) the entire 16 hr flight. It was an infantry unit,everyone was on their BEST behavior because our 1st Sgt and C0 were also onboard. LOL. AND boy was that first deployment HELL. Won't go into details,but it was BRUTAL !!! We bonded very well tho,the guys were more like my BROTHERS than fellow soldiers. It's sooo NICE to know someone has your back 100% and you have theirs. SEMPER-FI.
My very 1st flight was in an Air Force jet while 13 yr old in Civil Air Patrol. Then we had the opportunity to fly on a Piper Cub...good thing that was not the 1st flight! A little rough, you might say. Then 1st flight a BIG plane was @ 18 on my way to Lackland AFB. Once stationed at my 1st duty station I flew on a KC 135 tanker while they refueled a bomber. That was interesting, but it was cold and I slightly frost bit my toes, which still turn a whitish gray in cold temps. Husband and I served during peacetime. so will never know your experience. Much respect to you (and your brothers) for your service!!
My sister was an UnitedAirlines flight attendant. She flew troops toIraq many times. She loved it! I even ended up with a soldier from one of her flights that I sent packages too.❤
Respect to pilots, stewards/stewardess. You work hard and deserve to be recognized. National Day o Flight Personal or something of the sort. Have an awesome day!
If the plane is crowded, they may check your overhead bag for you, and you may never, never see it again.
Being a tall person, mile long legs, space on planes is my priority. First class gives me that much needed leg room (2nd priority, having space from people). I’ve flown business class and the leg room is maybe a couple of inches better than coach. I don’t care how they separate the classes, just give me my much coveted leg room (and preferably space between neighbors; alas even leg room trumps the distancing). Those privacy pods looked amazing.
When I was 17 I was flying from India to America, all on what we then called "jumbo jets". On one leg of the trip my seatmate was a flight attendant on another airline. She played her "I'm special" card and got permission to take me on a tour of the plane. We started with the cockpit where I got to meet the pilots and finished up with that little secret room. It was very cool.
I hope that you and the flight attendant had a long stay in the secret room.
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I have balance issues, occasionally use a cane for stability so last time I flew I took advantage of the first boarding option, buy seat at back of plane. Didn't mind seating in plane for longer time in order to be sure my carry on is at my seat and to avoid pushy people getting to their seat.
I have always boarded last. Not a fan of herding. But my carry-on fits under my seat (no need for overhead).
I remember when me and a friend were coming back home from Slovakia after a football match. We were too hungover to stand in the queue when they called us in, so we let everyone else go ahead of us, so when we went to the check in area, they had no seats left in the economy class so they ended up upgrading us to first class with no extra charge. So we were there in our sweated out Wales shirts stinking the place out with our ragged clothes, massive hangovers and zero sleep the night before sharing the place with businessmen and women. It was so nice actually having leg room for once so we made sure that is our plan for every other flight.
I’ve had the opportunity to sit in first class a few times. It was while I was in the military flying stand-by. It wasn’t one of the super deluxe individual pods that the fancier airlines have, just the larger seat first class. But, if I ever have the means, I would definitely fly first class all the time! It’s so much nicer and less stressful!
I flew first class when I went to see my son and his family on Labor Day Weekend. The extra fare was worth every penny at all parts of the trip (TSA lines, board first, leg and elbow room on the plane).
I was athletical in 1986,when we flew from Florida to Romainia, my muscles got so stiff when we reached our destination I did my stretching excersizes it felt so good
Yeah, any I have seen look like his Business Class. You only get those luxury suites on international flight on certain airlines and not all airlines are anywhere equal. Even flying a mid-level airline like British Airways or Lufthansa is much better the typical Delta, United, etc. airlines, let alone ones like Emirates or the one mentioned in the video.
It’s not usually a matter of how fancy the airline is. Domestic first class is usually the “worst” premium seat that airlines provide as far as the hard product (which is the seat and plane) go. The hard product in domestic first class is similar to what most airlines provide in premium economy on medium to long-haul international flights. The seats that one may see in a domestic first class cabin today are more similar to what airlines provided for business and first class passengers on medium to long-haul international flights in the 70s-early 00’s. During the 00’s, some major airlines started setting a standard for international first and business class seats- which still remains today- by introducing angle and then lie-flat seats in these cabins. So while, unless you are on a domestic flight which is using a wide-body aircraft (or certain narrow-bodies- American has configured their A321s with lie flat seats, delta with 757-200s, etc.) on that particular flight, domestic first class is usually a seat with extra recline and legroom, and has remained that way since nicer seats started being installed in first class cabins, while first and business class seats on international flights serviced by wide-body planes have improved drastically as far as their hard product goes.
Hope this helped and wasn’t too confusing :)
😂 fairly good information. If you have ever been bumped because you were the last one on ..... I always board asap if my bottom is in the seat and someone else arrives with the same seat assignment. Well, I'm not leaving. Yes that has happened too
That death deflying one was wild!
SSSS gets printed on all boarding passes at some airports for people simply connecting and need to go through security again in their connecting city. Example: Flying from Kiev-Frankfurt-Chicago ... your FRA-ORD boarding pass will have SSSS printed on it since they don't trust the security in Kiev, so you'll be re-directed at the gate in FRA to go through security again