17 Things Flight Attendants Want You to Know

Flight Attendants keep us safe in the air, but they also want to be able to do their job. So here are 17 things that Flight Attendants want flyers, travelers and vacationers to know when they board the plane.
1. Flight Attendants are not your mother.
2. Don't blame the flight attendants for plane delays if it is out of their control.
3. The plane is just a glorified version of public transportation so everyone is treated equal.
4. Have your stuff ready when you board the plane so you do not keep people from boarding and blocking the aisle.
5. Have your order ready when the flight attendant comes by, you know it is chicken or pasta
6. Please be specific with your drink orders. Your "regular coffee" may not mean the same, say Coffee Black or Coffee 2 sugars one cream.
7. Parents have your kids' orders ready too
8. Diet soda isn't a thing, tell them Diet Coke or Diet Pepsi or Diet Sprite.
9. Tell the flight attendants when you get on the plane about any allergies you have.
10. If you need anything to help you take medicine bring it with you. The plane may not have food and they may not be allowed to bring you a drink for awhile.
11. Pay attention to the safety briefing. It could save your life.
12. If your neighbor rings the call bell and orders something order with them instead of waiting for the flight attendant to come back and send them on another trip back to the galley.
13. Give the flight attendants your trash. It makes a difference on the turnaround time.
14. Stay in your seat until the seat belt sign goes off.
15. Parents, please do not let your kids use the plane as a jungle gym.
16. Bring stuff to entertain your kids and snacks.
17. Parents, don't get drunk on the plane and expect flight attendants to entertain your children.

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[jocelynwolters]

Ok people, we understand, not everyone paid the *exact *same *price. But from a flight attendants point of view, those in Economy paid economy, those in Business paid business and so on. So you get economy service or whatever service you paid for. You are equal to those in your class. Ok? Ok. Thanks for understanding. 😉😁

[ssjtrunkxx]

As a flight attendant, I cannot thank you enough for making this video. Please add one thing though: Do not go bare foot into the lavatory. That is not water on the floor.

[roxannecox]

I'm a flight attendant. THANK YOU! One more: dress in layers. Someone is always too hot or too cold and wants the cabin temp adjusted to accommodate THEM.

[cthompson]

I always act like I am a guest in their house. And, I taught my son the same thing. This has caused us to get the best service.

[ChrisPolg]

I’m a Flight Attendant. Only 3 minutes and 17 seconds into the video and I’m already going to say that this video is GOLD

[shadowdog]

The airlines should play this video as part of the in flight entertainment! Chris

[ellensandor]

I am not a flight attendant. I am a nervous flyer. Thank you Wolter, for this video. Basically, what he is saying to people is, "dont be a moron."

[scottrick]

Are your children old enough to realize how lucky they are to travel like this?

[JSTONE]

Some passengers have an entitlement attitude and expect a flight attendant to be their servant on everything, it doesn't work
that way people.

[mickemike]

THANK YOU!
My mom was a flight attendant and later a purser with SAS for many years, and man the stories she would tell after a flight!
They deserve better!

[citygo]

When you grow up, not even your mother is "your mother"...

[LeyNicole]

I love how informative and friendly Wolter is. He makes it easier to know what to do when your uncertain of certain things in traveling and all with a smile and jolly personality.

[mosterdfilms]

Some flight attendants are so nice. In the way here to Netherlands with KLM, they even gave me a fruit salad (just for me!), without me asking for one, because I'm vegetarian, even though it was not meal time and not their duty to do so. I know it's a small gesture but I felt in the top the world! (just realized I made something here).

[NoelleH]

flight attendants also don’t get paid for any time spent on the ground, they only get paid when the plane is in flight, which means if you’re frustrated about a delay, so are they.

[pineapples]

My cousin is a flight attendant and she said DO NOT GET ON THE PLANE IF YOU HAVE THE FLU OR ANY OTHER KIND OF CONTAGIOIUS ILLNESS!!!

[Daniel_Frisk]

This video should be shown on the IFE on every flight, regardless of airlines alliances. Great video!

[reinerjung]

So in short this means: Don't be an ass on the plane. It is a shame that adult people have no impulse control at least on planes, trains, trams and buses outside of China and Japan. I have the feeling that they forget that they are not alone on this planet and that others are equally relevant. A core element of many religions is "be nice to each other". Looks like there are exceptions when it comes to public transport.

[afceejay]

I just wanted to thank you for your tips. I did follow your advise on my flight from JFK to Brussels last week and got a great compliment from the flight attendants. I told them exactly how I want my coffee as you suggested, and they were amazed. They said they want more passengers like me. That's thanks to you!

[alyssaortega]

Rule of thumb, treat others the way you want to be treated!

[haleyneal]

My husband and I went to Ireland last year and had some issues, most likely from being naive about out of the country travel. It was our first time out of the country and I was disappointed. This year we are going to Italy and I am researching how to have more know how, in hopes we have more luck this time. I started watching youtube videos about smart travel and I have to say that hands down your videos are easily the best. We have watched many of your videos and they have been really helpful. I bought a backpack that is anti theft for the trains per your advice among other things we have done based off your suggestions. Thank you for making these videos! It makes me feel more confident this time around.