18 Travel Secrets from a Frequent Flyer Few People Know

Are the letters SSSS on your boarding pass a reason to worry? What is much more dangerous than turbulence? Should you really try to be the first to board the plane? Can airplanes operate with one engine? Find out the coolest facts about planes you've always wanted to know.

#brightside

Animation is created by Bright Side.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Our Social Media:

Stock materials (photos, footages and other):
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

For more videos and articles visit:

[waltersickinger]

If you don’t board early by the time you get to your seat the overhead bins will be full and you will need to check your carry-on.

[tiger]

Whoever's reading this, I pray that whatever you're going through gets better and whatever you're struggling with or worrying about is going to be fine and that everyone has a fantastic day amen

[Chris_at_Home]

I used to be a frequent flyer and one time I boarded early only to be told by a flight attendant to move to first class seat as an upgrade became available. She had me move against the people boarding and made a way by walking in front of me.

[karenvonbargen]

We hit unexpected huge turbulence, the flight attendants were sprinting to sit down, but someone was stuck in the lavatory and couldn’t get out as we were all plummeting towards our deaths. It was probably the wildest ride of their lives.

[kay-dc]

Imagine everyone heard "Dont board first", then everyone just refuses to get on the plane from now on

[Imran-lzkb]

Why you shouldn't board first btb ??? When you board first, you shouldn't have to stand in the line or you shouldn't worry about your luggage coz you will be the first one to occupy.

[naushaddossani]

Must board calmly, but as early as possible to get the over head locker instead of a locker away from your seat

[raeluvrsu]

what do you mean when ‘Plus, you don’t have to spend much time in line, if you board last.’ you’re waiting for a bunch of strangers to get on so you can.

[keithfreitas]

You want to board first to get your carryon near your seat and avoid the long line to board. Always have your seatbealt on when sitting. The TCAS goes off way more than10 miles as it is to late to avoid traffic headon when each aircraft is going 500 mph. Separate meals no matter what for pilots. Thunderstorms can go as high as 60k ft. You go around them, not over or below.

[ChristoAbrie]

again, while some airlines might require this, it's not mandatory everywhere. my dad was a commercial pilot, and he said the only reason why the pilots eat different meals on occasion is usually because there isn't anything else available, ie he'll eat whatever is left in the kitchen. sometimes there might only be two sandwiches left, and that they happen to be different is pure coincidence, he'll just pick the one that sound most appetizing. he might discuss his meal choices with his co-pilot to make sure the co-pilot get's something he likes if it's available. the pilots aren't allowed to eat at the same time because one pilot needs to be at the controls at all times. so he'll usually wait for his co-pilot to finish his meal and possibly go to the bathroom before starting his own meal. if it's something quick and small like a homemade peanut butter sandwich, then it's probably no issue to eat at the same time (cuz it's 3 bites and it's finished)

[mikaelcronholm]

In my case, I completely disagree. I always board first. Have gold card on star alliance and platinum on one world, so regardless of what ticket I have I can board first. Get my stuff out of the way and watch all the others standing in line and struggle... time to relax! I keep my noise canceling on most of the time, even to just "play quiet". Only exception is when I sleep in biz class. Ear plugs are comfier then. My pro tips: 1 never put your carry on in a bin behind your seat row, unless you know you will exit in the back on arrival. 2 there is a small latch that will unlock the aisle side arm rests to fold them up, near the pivot point in the back. Lets you slide out easily if your tray table is down and full of stuff. 3 At the aisle, under the seat level, the is a foot step for short people to reach the bin better. 4. When you're on a part empty flight, look around, wait for the announcement: "Cabin crew, all passengers on board." That's when you can relocate and try to grab a whole seat row where you can lay down.
Best feeling of a flight is when they scan my boarding pass at the gate and the light goes red... upgrade coming!

[barbaracameron]

Thx! Great tips! I'm retired fa and have seen many things on board I can't talk about! Thx for helping nervous flyers

[meibing]

Was a 1, 000 top flyer with Star Alliance for a few years - board early if you have hand luggage if not flying business/first class. On business/first class you can board last and enjoy your lounge longer. Once had a security officer write "SSSS" because he was unhappy that I stood a little (3 inches) too far from his table to his liking. Later - being an official US guest - the security officer on my connecting US flight looked at the ticket in amazement and asked why it had gotten the SSSS-treament. I said the guy had a bad day and they gave me a new blank ticket.

[sparkboy]

Pack a small carry on bag to keep under the seat in front of you - for all the things you need quick access to - charger, passport, wallet, book, pen, hygiene products, vitamins, sleeping pills, snacks etc….The bag you put in the overhead lockers can go anywhere and not a problem if it’s away from your seat.

[seangonzalez]

I don’t feel I’ve been drinking on a plane until we land. Then it hits me and i be a mess looking for my bags. Lol

[nitahandorf]

Very informative. I will pass it on.
Thank you.

[janbarrettnielsen]

Cool that while the narrator says that blue seats are preferred since the color blue makes people calm, it shows a plane with red 😄

[Deccyweccy]

Please keep making videos about planes and flights

[Catlily]

The Indian meals served on Singapore airlines always tasted delicious to me. But I like Indian food.

[MartinsTimermanis-edjm]

Thx for showing my country airline "airBaltic" ✈ 🔥