A few things Flight Attendants wish you knew..

1.)Despite popular belief we are not meterologist/mechanics. I know CRAZYYYY. 

We literally know as much as you as far as delays go due to weather and mechanicals. In fact we’re more concerned if we’ll be taken off our next trip and paid protected. Because for some reason this is how the airline industry works. You’ll know when you know.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had a delay & sorry to use this word but babysit passengers who want to ask me a million questions or the same question a million different ways. Honestly you will probably get an email or update faster than I will.. And the main focus is getting there safe and if the weather is shaky or maybe the brakes or whatever needs a replacement, believe you’ll feel better knowing that you will arrive.. At all.

2.)Situational Awareness

This should really be number 1. I got something for ya.. You are NOT THE ONLY one on the aircraft. 

Look there can be anywhere from 127-280 sometimes 300 ppl onboard. The simplest things such as giving somebody room to put their bag up or practicing a 5 sec distance when boarding between yourself and the person in front of you.

Put your seat back up if there is a meal time. I know it is rare these days, I happen to work for an airline that still does serve meals, so this highly applies. 

Put the toilet seat down. This is not your house.

Also bc I know most of you did not travel in the oh so glamorous days of aviation, the level of service we do provide does not include putting your bags up. PERIOD.

With the numerous amount of baggage fees these days I get it, your carry on has your entire life in it, which can be VERY HEAVY. A rule to live by: If you can’t lift it, then don’t pack it.

3.)The LEVEL of disgust when you DO NOT WEAR YOUR SHOES.. To bathroom or AT ALL is absolutely unmeasurable. I am not completely sure when this exactly came to be however, its gotta stop. 

You are using a public toilet. Basicly a port-a-potty with no socks, or worse (if thats even fkng possible) with socks on (bc somewhere in your twisted mind its a barrier or something?) and you track honestly, who knows what liquid onto your socks that go back into your shoe that you take off in your home or wherever.. Ughhh just writing this completely grosses me out.

It’s NOT SANITARY. On like ANY LEVEL. So if you do any never thought about it.. Stop and think and act accordingly, and for fuck sake, align your children as well. 

I’ll be honest. I shame shoeless ppl all the time and I will scold your child as well.

4.) DIETARY NEEDS.

Seriously do I need to elaborate?

If we as in the airline, are considerate enough to provide you with a meal, be considerate enough to yourself to pack your own damn food if you: have allergies, are a vegan, a vegetarian, lactose intolerant, gluten free, paleo, keto, or anything.. Anything. 

5.) Headphones. I know I know you just cannot peel your eyes away from your device and your earphones are on and rightfully so loud. But there is only one or two reasons I am down that aisle, food, drinks or BOTH. Unless of course you are traveling internationally, in which case pay attention. 

6.) Its cold. I know crazy! Yep even when your flying to Hawaii.. you still have to go 35,000 feet above

THAT’S ALL. (MIRANDA PRIESTLY VOICE)