11 Flight Secrets Airlines DON'T Want You to Know

You’ll wanna know these flight secrets before boarding your next plane…
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There’s a lot that airlines probably don’t want you to know. Luckily, there are plenty of anonymous flight attendants who openly share their flight attendant secrets.
I dug through studies and interviews to find these juicy plane secrets. Let me know what you think!
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🔴 C H A P T E R S:
0:00 Intro
0:40 Always check under your seat!
1:00 Don’t trust cleanliness
2:27 Bring your own blanket
3:10 Getting free stuff
4:07 Do pilots sleep while flying?
5:28 Keep your window shades open
5:51 Is airplane mode necessary?
6:37 Flight attendant ninjas
7:08 The plane coffee conspiracy theory
7:59 Why flight attendants deserve extra love
8:21 Is plane water safe to drink?
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[@ProjectUntethered]

Which one of these surprised you the most? Do you think any of them are BS? Comment below 👇

[@bioroboticeng]

Goin To Australia soon, such a helpful channel, the coffee scandal was interesting.

[@bioroboticeng]

There greedy, i bet they reuse the blanket and pillow.

[@ProjectUntethered]

I'm going to put it to the test on my next flight and pay more attention to if the coffee gives me energy or not 😂

[@enriquesanchez2001]

There HAVE been news stories... not has been 🤩

[@8020drummer]

I found it overall pretty enjoyable. I wasn’t sure it completely lived up to the title because the ones most likely to be true are also not really “secrets”. Would love to see a deeply researched follow up, with stuff from actual pilots that’s really surprising to most people (maybe stuff like “your flight doesn’t always take the shortest route”, or “it’s allowed to fly with some ‘broken’ items”.) (I’m a fellow travel buff and am already subscribed to Kelsey, the pilot vlogger guy you mentioned, so I’m probably more of a stickler than the average viewer.)

[@theheartoftexas]

Some of this is true, some isn’t. I’m a Flight Attendant for a major US carrier, and have 30+ years of service. I haven’t flown Domestic for many years. Some of what you’re talking about pertains to Domestic, some to International. Yes, always check for your life vest, but DO NOT REMOVE IT! A missing or opened life vest is a no go, and disables the flight. Notify a Flight Attendant immediately, a Mechanic will replace it. No the planes are not clean, wiping down surfaces with an alcohol wipe is strongly recommended. I’ve never seen anyone poop on the floor, but have heard about it in a couple of bizarre situations, and it wasn’t in the lav!!! Most of the liquid you see on lav floors is water/urine. Some men poop on the back of the toilet seats, because the seats are too small for their backsides. I never touch anything in a lav without gloves, alcohol wipes, or a least a tissue. And then there’s a lot of hand washing to follow!!!!!! We truly cannot be bothered to stuff blankets and pillows back into plastic bags ( you must be kidding!), if a pillow or blanket isn’t in a plastic bag - it’s used. Always. If it’s in a plastic bag it’s new - always. Used coach international blankets are sent to Domestic flights. I see passengers bringing on their own bed pillows! I can’t imagine how filthy they are after being dragged through a filthy terminal, and there isn’t enough room in their seat for it. Better something smaller that you can put in your bag until you are in your seat. Free stuff. Most of what you mentioned is very outdated, and we haven’t had for years. Ask, if we have it we’ll give it to you. Medications (OTC), are no longer available because passengers sued us in the’90’s for giving them medications that they had negative reactions to. Now, we have certain medications and medical equipment, but we have to have a physician PRESCRIBE that for you, even an aspirin. Don’t you love litigious passengers. Yes we have rest breaks on long flights, it’s a very exhausting job. Window Shades. Window shades must be up for take off and landing when located near a Flight Attendant so that we may assess conditions. We NEVER expect passengers to assess conditions, nor would we trust their judgment of such. They are not trained to know what they are looking at, and if they should be wrong about something, the results could be deadly. Only Flight Attendants make those judgments. Water. That study you are referring to was done years ago and was greatly flawed. They tested lavatory faucets water . The faucet were contaminated with germs from passenger use. The water comes out of holding tanks, and while it may not have the best taste, is perfectly safe for consumption. I’ve been drinking it for years with no issues. The reason it can have a foul taste is because it is filled every time the plane stops and that mix of waters can be terrible. We have the ability to have the tank dumped prior to flight if we discover it to be bad. I’ve had it done many times, but it does bother me to have 540 gallons of water dumped. No, Flight Attendants are not payed for pre-flight, boarding, delays, diversions, or deplaning. Should you be nice to your Flight Attendants? Well, you’re locked in a plane with them for some period of time. What do you think? Sorry this comment is so long, hope it helps someone.🤵‍♀️🛩️🌎

[@ProjectUntethered]

Thanks for all the clarifications! I bet other people would be interested in other curious things that most people don’t know about flights if you have any! 😇

[@michynature]

How the heck are they not paid for putting in their time? Unreal!

[@littlesongbird1]

I have a friend who is a flight attendant and I have to say she does have a very difficult job.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Has she told you any interesting stories?

[@caroleanne8529]

Great information that I know I can rely on. Thank you, Heart of Texas, for sharing. I think it is crappy that the airline expects you to work without pay prior to takeoff.

[@Mermare]

Just obey the flight attendants. You can do it for a few hours. It's called adulting.

[@patlsmith404]

Do your body a favor too……turn your phone off and chill!🛬🥰

[@a.r.r.5626]

Well said....so many immature idiots out there...

[@theinfinitistig1109]

As a pilot, I will tell you that not turning your phone to "airplane mode" interferes with our radio communications. One person? Ok, no big deal. But when there are more than a few people with their phones searching for a signal (which you're not going to get at 10,000 feet), it messes with our VHF communication radios. It causes some static and tone that we can hear, and that will interfere with our ability to properly hear ATC. So I ask you all to please remember to put your phone into "Airplane Mode". You will help us pilots, and save your battery.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Thanks for the clarification! Yeah I don’t see what the purpose of not using airplane mode would be, but there is a seems to be a lot of myths surrounding the idea of what could happen if you don’t turn it on.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Thanks for the clarification! Yeah I don’t see what the purpose of not using airplane mode would be, but there is a seems to be a lot of myths surrounding the idea of what could happen if you don’t turn it on.

[@theinfinitistig1109]

@@ProjectUntethered The other problem that developed was the fact that phones operating on 5G signals were operating on the same frequency as our Radio Altimeters. The Radio Altimeters provide us with the height above ground when about 2,000 feet, and are what you hear in videos of the flight deck calling out altitudes aloud. However, most all planes now have a 5G Filter to block out cellular 5G signals from impeding Radio Altimeter readings.

[@largol33t12]

@@theinfinitistig1109, damn that is retarded. Why do they need 5G phones and alimeters to run the same frequency??

[@kylieknight2365]

And let’s face it it not a favour to ask it’s for our safety! That’s why I have never understood people going nuts when flights are cancelled over weather or damage/maintenance/issue with the plain like um hello? Do you want to live! I have pilot friends and am fortune enough over the years a sit in the jump seat and oh my god what you see and learn is amazing! So from a Dr mad respect for you guys

[@jled1995]

One thing I still do is, count the seats back to my seat, with my hand, so in case the cabin is full of smoke, you can feel the seats to the exit.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Very clever

[@debbieroberts5866]

Great idea!

[@dekaywill4572]

Same here!!!!!

[@LB-zc1hj]

So do I and check I have a life jacket under the seat.

[@donnamillermcnutt]

As a flight crew member, I can assure you that THIS IS THE BEST PIECE OF INFORMATION YOU WILL EVER HEAR!!!!!

[@Kingnome]

I was in the military before 9/11 and was on a flight in my uniform. It’s was cold and asked the flight attendant for a blanket when we were at cruising altitude. 20-30 minutes passed, I asked the same person again, 10 more minutes passed. I got up and asked for a blanket. She give me a blanket with some attitude. Got my blanket out. The passenger next me tap me and pointed at the blanket. There was what look like moldy peas on the side of me on the blanket. I got up and showed her the blanket to the flight attendant. She gently snatched it. Told me to sit down and will give me another blanket. 10-15 minutes passed. She tossed me the blanket….. I Was The Same Blanket!!! The guy next me was like WTF also. I got up and said it’s the same blanket. She tried to take it away. I pulled away, went to 1st class section and talk to the head flight attendant. He give me a 1st class blanket. The original flight attendant Was Super Nice Rest Of The Trip With Me. I been on 100+ flights in my life and this was worse experience I had.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Wow that sounds super frustrating!

[@pamrobinson4350]

You'd've done better & had less hassle saying nothing but putting in a complaint after the flight. I got on an Etihad overnight flight from Manchester to Bangkok via Abu Dhabi. They'd run out of blankets/pillows. A cleverly worded e-mail to the Bangkok Post which they forwarded to Etihad Head of Customer Services got me an upgrade to Business Class on my return. Plus extra frequent flyer points.

[@J_LOVES_ME]

Some people just have horrible attitudes and are uncaring toward others. I've seen one or two of those types of attendants myself. Why do airlines keep these type of people? All it does it aggravate passengers and can lead to conflicts and trouble. I saw one attendant last year who was being just HORRIBLE to some passengers, and the passengers did absolutely nothing to her to deserve it. I get they deal with bad passengers, too... but in this case I was right there and knew for a fact the passengers were totally innocent and were treated like garbage for no reason.

[@NokomiseW.]

❤

[@sharronaravena1373]

Vi​@@pamrobinson4350

[@2chuck]

I never thought too much about cleaing my tray table until a few years ago when I saw a baby get a diaper change on a tray table. I now bring anti-bacterial wipes in a zip top bag and wipe down my tray table, seatbelt buckle, and arm rest first thing.

[@ProjectUntethered]

🤮🤮🤮

[@eauZoneTravel]

yup, happens all the time. Next time you see someone about to use the tray table as a headrest stop them and hand them a wipe PLEASE!@@ProjectUntethered

[@rosella1919]

I clean everything around me…tray table, arms of seats, tv screen. Lots so people don’t was their hands after using the toilet. Urggh! Also check that you have a usable sick bag. Yes I had to use one Singapore to London (dodgy food) and found that it was sealed so I’m glad I check before I had to use it. I was in Premium Economy. I check that everything works. 😂

[@enigma9625]

@@rosella1919And don’t forget to wipe the window shade! It is rarely ever cleaned.

[@rosella1919]

Window shade clean…great idea.

[@timduggan1461]

Retired pilot here. 30+ years experience. #1- Life Vest Check? Good idea. #2- Cleaning. It is rarely bad, so 50/50. #3- Blankets? Yeah, unless in SEALED plastic bag. Noone stuffs blankets into open bags, never seen it. #5- Pilot naps. Kelsey at 74Gear is correct. #6- Window shades. You are correct #7- Airplane Mode. First, the 5G frequencies CAN affect certain aspects but ONLY when conducting AutoLand operations. 5G can disrupt the Radar Altimeters which are vital in CAT III landings. The industry is aware and seeking solutions. Main thing about Airplane Mode? You don't want to pay for roaming!! So, thats on you. #10- Pay. It is NOT from wheels up to wheels down. When all doors are closed snd the Parking Brake is released, pay starts. Pay ends at the gate but only when any door (even cargo) is opened. I believe that FAs should get paid during the boarding process and many FA unions are pushing for that.

[@Starlight-pi8ln]

Thank you for the information, and i agreed on how FAs should get paid.

[@suzannadannaTARDIS]

They should be paid from boarding until last passenger leaves the plane, at the very least. Ideally, report time until flight crew departs from the plane.

[@mystrength5640]

Hi Tim. First time international flight alone coming soon… Is it ok to have a back pack under seat. Instead of handbag. ???? And small light pull on. In above head. Storage !!!!!! And separate luggage checked in Tnx 🌸Jenny 🎉

[@ProjectUntethered]

Wow thanks so much for the confirmations!

[@forgeustiss6667]

@@mystrength5640 yes, fine. Have an amazing flight and remember to put your larger liquids and gels in your checked bag

[@Lealalupsi]

The meals might be in the middle of the night according to the destination you are flying to. They will wake you up in the middle of the night to have you eat your meal, because it will help you with Jetlag when you land. So try to eat when the crew serves you’re Breakfast or Dinner in the middle of your sleep, it will help your body get into the new timeline faster :)

[@GR-hb5gk]

Unless you fly with BA, let me sleep through then bad attitude when I asked for the meal I had paid for, premium economy, what a miserable, rude flight attendant, that’s just the start with BA!

[@gunnerbhb50]

I was on a flight going from Denver to Pensacola and while we were waiting to taxi I was looking out the widow at the wing and noticed some sort of liquid running down the side cowling of the inboard engine so I notified a flight attendent, a few minutes later I hear the pilot over the intercom state that takeoff will be delayed for a few minutes for a safety check, about 5 minutes passed and a maintenance team pulled up pulled a few panels off dod what ever for about 15 minutes then put things back together, we eventually took off and landed safely in Pensacola

[@harveyh3696]

02:00 Don't forget the belt buckle latch. What did the previous passenger touch before you pulled that latch?

[@caseytcat888]

Flight attendants should have regular hours on the clock regardless of what is happening or what tasks are performed. While in uniform and at the worksite at a scheduled start time, there should be pay. I'm surprised to hear of this policy.

[@ProjectUntethered]

I was surprised too!

[@PHUCKyoutube689]

It's the same as on boats. They only get paid for the time at sea and that is usually below min wage if your just a hand. They don't get paid for the hours before and after the trip.

[@househunt5175]

Nothing does or ever will again surprise me when talking about corporations and the things billionaires come up with to maximize profit, including getting as much from staff for as little compensation as they can get away with because....."if you don't want the job, someone else will" Why can they? Because the uber rich own all communication mediums, including this one. If the little people ever united and demanded a government where ALL policies and laws were voted on democratically, as soon as wind of it hit those rich noses, our communication would be cut. Marshall law would be declared, and your police and military would turn against you to protect the rich and the system they've built. There is nothing they wouldn't do to you to protect what they have, and they can rationalize any action in their minds. They are a special breed, folks.

[@casaraku1]

Labour laws have to be updated...if the airline wants to keep it's license..

[@markg.4246]

For ANY mode of public transportation, I always carry disposable wipes. In fact, I usually carry them with me no matter where I'm going. There are also disposable hygiene products, in case you are delayed, or your flight has cancelled and you have to spend the night in the airport. Depending on the circumstances, there may not be hotel rooms available in proximity to the aerodrome. Also, never remove the "safety tie" on your life vest compartment. It is there for a reason. If it is missing, or not intact, it could delay your flight.

[@shelzp7272]

I’ve been cleaning my area for at least 20 years and people used to look at me when I got the wipes out but since covid I notice other folks doing the same thing…

[@leed119]

I have always cleaned the tray, seat arms and seat belt. Also, the head rest.

[@elizabethsteele1785]

And maybe the safety guidelines and the cards for purchases like food. They are usually laminated, probably filthy.

[@alleycreative]

Some interesting observations with one minor error. I suspect someone already corrected this, but flight attendants ask you to open the blinds before landing to ensure that your eyes are adjusted to the outside environment. That way in an emergency you don’t walk out of a dark airplane cabin and get temporarily blinded in bright sunlight. At night they will dim the cabin lights for landing to get your eyes adjusted to night time. They will only ask passengers to close the blinds during the day after the airplane has landed. They ask this in hot climates like phoenix in July to help keep the plane cool.

[@ProjectUntethered]

All of those reasons make a lot of sense!

[@57silverwings]

I was on a plane from New York to Orlando it was completely full. I had the last window seat at the bulkhead where toilets were all doors closed ready to push back and captain notified us we were on gate hold for weather. A young lady in front of me had a toddler who was screaming and crying.after 10 minutes people saying shut the kid up. Flight att. Did nothing. I had been to Hawaii and bought a few hula souvenirs with the plastic grass skirting. The kid turned and started looking thru the seat at me. I reached in my bag under the seat and waved hula and she reached hand thru and let her have it. See stopped crying and yelling immediately. Everybody started clapping. There was a flight att.standing in the aisle and saw what I did.she came up to me and said sir you can anything you want. I said anything and we laughed. Never fly without toys for a screaming toddler. The problem with young kids is they cannot clears their ears when climbing or descending. So they cry and scream .

[@ProjectUntethered]

That’s a genius tip and a great story!

[@Citizen-pg8eu]

I always carry several unopened kid’s meals toys on board, for just this situation. I give them to the mother to give to the child. Sometimes I award them to well behaved children!

[@ProjectUntethered]

You are a saint! And very smart!

[@hethinkshesfunny]

Very nice!

[@waldograde]

Bravo!!

[@kurtsteiner8384]

They have three pilots on long haul flights not just 2. The third is a relief pilot so the skipper can get some rest.

[@damotravelling]

Another great video. I travel globally for work and I'm forever on planes. The one thing that has always puzzled me more than anything (and you mentioned it) is that people go to the bathroom in their socks or barefoot. I get that taking your shoes off is comfortable, especially on long hauls, but come on, put something on your feet when going to the bathroom - do people really not realise what they're stepping in 🤮 Great info as usual 👍

[@ProjectUntethered]

I know, right?? Just imagine all the guys who pee standing up and spray all over the place during turbulence 🤢

[@Design_no]

Put your slippers on 😊

[@GenialHarryGrout]

I take off my shoes on long haul flights but if I have to get out of my seat the shoes go back on. The floor my seat is on my be dirty so I may have to rethink my routine

[@ProjectUntethered]

I like the disposable socks idea that someone else mentioned - you could slip them over your regular socks and just toss them on the way out of the plane.

[@gingereaves4097]

I agree. I always wear comfortable slip ons with a rubber sole, and I wear disposable gloves and carry sanitizing wipes with me when I go to the bathroom. I wash my hands, but I am not sure that water is clean or not, so I use hand sanitizer after I get back to my seat.

[@mikeske9777]

I am a retired aircraft mechanic and mainly did the interior fitment and installation and know the secret areas of the long haul aircraft. On long haul aircraft trans-pacific there is actually normally 2 pilots and 2 co-pilots and that they have a secret rest area.

[@ProjectUntethered]

That’s cool! Any other interesting things you learned on the job that most people don’t know?

[@mancyank564]

My niece was a flight attendant on long hauls. She told that there is a sleeping area for crew and they are given sleep suits that they must wear for modesty and so their uniforms don't wrinkle.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Sleep suits… now THAT is interesting!

[@dawnmoriarty9347]

When I flew from London to Johannesburg in the 1990s, the cabin crew had a bunkroom in the middle of the cabin only separated from the passengers by a curtain. Fortunately the flight was peaceful but I do think cabin crew need time right AWAY from passengers on long flights just to decompress

[@rod_at_adelaide5766]

Great advice in your video. I always tell family/friends to not take your shoes off until the seat belt signs go off as take off and landing are the the most dangerous times. If the worst happens ( which is very unlikely ) you don't want to have to make your way out of a plane stepping on torn aluminium and other debris in socks or bare feet. Always leave your seat belt on while seated in case of severe unexpected turbulence .

[@ProjectUntethered]

That is very true! Great tip!

[@lindajohnson7838]

WHAT…..KEEP YOUR STINKING TOES INSIDE YOUR SHOES AND NOT SMELLING UP THE PLANE FOR THE REST OF US.

[@hume6900]

I would tell my family and friends to leave their shoes on period!

[@janemuses3031]

I have a very sensitive stomach - canary-like almost in that if there's a problem with the food, I am the first to feel it - and I have never had any issues with drinking tea or coffee on the plane. Another reason could be the fact that this water is boiled also kills off any bacteria. BUT one thing I have noticed since Covid hit was that continuing to wear a mask through the duration of the flight has prevented any sickness. I used to catch random colds traveling but this has been eliminated since I wore masks during flights. I don't mask up all the time as it now looks a bit paranoid, just from the time I board the plane to the time I deplane. I think no matter how well the air circulation system is, you are still breathing the same air as hundreds of fellow passengers.

[@marylouhober-tupper3419]

Lmao

[@zsrz4877]

That’s a really smart thing to do. Most people don’t have the ability to critically, analyze their environment, and they will laugh, but you did well. Smarter than the average bear you are.

[@ronbill9959]

Mask prevent you spreading virus, it does not prevent you getting it unless you have medical grade mask and even those only last a short time.

[@anthonywindfield8439]

I worked for a major airline. We thoroughly cleaned up to 9 planes per night. 30 minute turns are picked up straightened up and lab dump. Only thoroughly cleaned if time is available unless it is there overnight

[@DianeRoma1]

On my recent flight from Munich to LAX on Condor, the pilot was napping in the two seats in front of us. That was the only area curtained for privacy. I’m assuming it’s a regular occurrence. As long as they take off and land without a problem, I don’t have an issue with them taking naps.

[@barbaracameron5610]

There are extra crew..pilots..pilots have time off.no worries.flight attendants have crew quarters for naps.long flts require.

[@billdurham8477]

Crew napping is good.

[@eastcoastmusicmachine7989]

You forgot to mention avoiding ice - if you’re avoiding tap water, coffee and tea on a plane, don’t forget that the ICE is made from a similar water supply.

[@aidagonzalez1886]

Great info. We flew American which had pillows and blanket in sealed bags..and a pilot sitting next to us also used the pillow and blanket.

[@shannoneg2000]

I can't imagine how having FAs performing work of any kind without pay is legal. I'm shocked there haven't been more FA strikes

[@KingofDoubleBogey]

It was negotiated in the contract, but that’s going to change with new contracts

[@shannoneg2000]

@@KingofDoubleBogey I sure hope so!

[@ron6892]

Lately I’ve noticed that some airlines are delaying taking off the seatbelt sign. It seems to be to delay starting cart service for the flight attendants to get a longer break and reduce the amount of time they have to actually serve

[@lins7217]

Or it could just be the conditions aren’t safe for the flight attendants to get up and work, which includes pushing and pulling heavy items such as the service carts.

[@Kate-qq3ez]

While not walking it is always better to keep seatbelt on.

[@Skybutler70]

I've recently become a flight attendant. On our airline, the captain at some point after take off says "cabin crew released" which allows us to get up and prepare the galleys for service, without passengers cramming in there with us to go to the lavatory or stretch their legs. About 5 minutes later he'll switch off the fasten seatbelt sign. The other way around, about 20 minutes before landing, the fasten seatbelt sign is turned on again, together with an announcement by the purser/maître de cabine, that everybody should take their seats and that use of the lavatory is no longer permitted. Also, the captain then announces "cabin crew, prepare for landing". So by then, all passengers should be seated again and we get about 10 minutes to clean up and organise the cabin and the galleys for a safe landing. And I guess there's more differences between US carriers and EU carriers, but we get paid a monthly salary. There's no clocking of when pay starts and stops. The maximum allowed duty time is however being observed, so in case of too much delay, in the end, it can happen that we get offloaded and a crew from the reserve is brought in.

[@davidj7516]

Thank you for your time and posting. I worked for 'an Alaskan air' company as a cabin cleaner in the mid-'90s. If we had enough time, we could clean each seat and pocket. But most of the time (75%), the plane was a quick turn and all we could do was pick up trash on the ground, sometimes we never even got on the plane and the flight attendants had to do their best in 5 minutes. I later became the guy who dumped the lavatory (biffy) water. On quick turns the toilet water wasn't replaced. That wasn't very pleasant for the customers. But, it was a great job, as long as you didn't get splashed. I don't remember replacing blankets, ever. Half the time, pillowcases were fluffed up and returned (that's a lot of drool). I'm betting it's worse now. Oh ya, we got paid $6.25 an hour. Everyone always signed up for overtime. The minimum wage I think was $5.25. Crappy job, but fantastic people.

[@mantiscity]

I just got back from Florida, with a layover in Dallas. I got the flu real bad 2 days later. I’m sure it came from the plane.

[@theranman0000]

Im a flight attendant and this video was actually pretty accurate for the most part. It’s very surprising because normally these vids are filled with bs, inaccuracies, outdated info, and stuff that is just made up. So kudos to you on having a well thought out video.

[@ProjectUntethered]

I really appreciate it! I tried hard to find sources to back things up, but it can be tricky sorting through unreliable info online. Next time I'll interview some flight attendents directly 😇

[@PortableProfessional]

Fun way to film this, thanks for taking us along! Interesting stuff.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Thanks for the kind words! I never imagined it'd feel so awkward filming in the airport and on the plane 😂

[@SyriusStarMultimedia]

I have been flying since the 1960’s. 5 things really matter. Taxiing safely. Taking off safely. Cruising safely. Landing safely. Taxiing safely again. The rest is whatever. If you believe it has something to do with customer service or cleanliness you might not have of experienced the right types of safety problems yet. I hope you don’t.

[@ProjectUntethered]

That’s a good point!

[@jstephens2758]

I agree, having experienced (as a passenger) aborted takeoffs, landing gear issues, sudden large altitude drops over the Pacific, blown tires. and crosswinds causing drifting toward the edge of the runway while landing. But still, airlines offer a service and we should be able to expect it to be reasonable. On the other hand, the primary job of a flight attendant is safety, and passengers should be aware of that and not treat them like servants.

[@jennyt7612]

Agree totally. For me it's all about getting from A to B safely. The cabin crew are there to assist in an emergency, not to act as wait staff. I think some people unreasonably expect a flight to be like a restaurant. I am paying for the transport not the meals etc.

[@lisalu910]

Amen. I've never gotten all the hysteria over how good the meals are or how "attentive" the FAs are. Sure we want to be comfortable and have our basic needs met on a long flight, but I don't fly for the cuisine, I will enjoy that at my destination. Yet most flight reviews will focus heavily on meal service while I'm thinking, "Hey, if you can safely deliver me across the Atlantic ocean in several hours, and feed me enough that I don't starve on the way, I'm more than happy with that!"

[@ronbill9959]

@@jstephens2758 When the plane is at 30,000 and crashes how will the flight attended help? When a person suffers a heart attack mid flight how will they save them? Safety-just a placebo affect to calm the masses.

[@wjking5219]

Informative and terrifying at the same time. Thanks!

[@pommydiva1]

that was a lot of info and tips crammed into a short time... well done. you mentioned things that i never new. thank you very very much for exposing what goes on - on most planes - I like your honesty, so ive subscribed to your channel. 👍

[@ProjectUntethered]

Glad to have you as a subscriber!! 😎😎

[@angiekoukouvanis2333]

Thanks I enjoyed this.

[@SouthburyGirl]

I have to say as a passenger, that if Flight attendants are switching caffeinated coffee for decaffeinated so passengers will sleep... absolutely brilliant and good for them! lol

[@ProjectUntethered]

😂😂😂

[@cosmicviewer477]

Great information. Thank you. A lot of this stuff we, even as frequent fliers, don't even think about, so again, thank you!

[@ProjectUntethered]

You’re very welcome 🤓

[@ProjectUntethered]

You’re very welcome 🤓

[@Keith_Aerotrunk]

this is awesome. Nice to take note. 👍 👍 👍

[@jaimetarne9436]

I am so glad they require that phones be turned off. Can you imagine sitting near a ton of people chattering on their phone the whole flight, loudly? Ugh, it would be awful. And no dont expect people to be polite when using their phone in those situations.

[@ProjectUntethered]

That's a great point! I wonder if this will be a problem if wifi gets better/free-er on more planes.

[@RichmondReformedChurch3387]

@@ProjectUntethered oh great…now we have more things to be creeped out about!😂😂

[@HeleneLogan]

Just here to give a thumbs up in regards to the ‘Turtl’ - I’ve had mine since they started the company and love it. Easy to carry and comfortable. Great info!

[@ProjectUntethered]

How do you carry yours? That’s actually the thing that bugs me the most haha. I wish there was a little loop or something that I could use to clip to the outside of my backpack!

[@mythicalmermaid5757]

Bought mine quite a few years ago. Found it very comfy

[@bettyparker3317]

I love my Turtl but yes yes yes on the needed hook. It doesn’t “compress” or pack as easily as it may seem. I usually end up,tying in knots around some handle. And a big No on using airline blankets. I have a shawl/wide scarf for warmth, and wearing later.

[@betsyj59]

I know those blankets and pillows are dirty (when they are even provided, which is rare). Back in late 70s, as a teenager, I briefly worked as a maid in a high end hotel. That was when I found out that in some rooms glasses were being washed out in the bathroom sink and hen inserted into fresh paper wrappers, the wrappers claiming that the glass had been sanitized..

[@ProjectUntethered]

😬😬😬

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

I worked for a company which owned hotels . The bedspreads are rarely cleaned as well and why that thing goes off my bed before I use it

[@ProjectUntethered]

Now I understand why people travel with their own sleeping bag liners!

[@gingereaves4097]

I never use the hotel glasses or cups. I bring my own disposable ones.

[@wendye5679]

25 years ago i knew a girl who worked in a well known hotel in Edinburgh when she was a student. They had to wash the cups in the sink and dry them with the used towels 🤮. Hope their standards have improved!

[@HR-wd6cw]

If you don't want to wear shoes, at least bring some sandals or something. Sometimes I'll bring cheap sandals I can slip on and off quick and easily if I'm on a longer flight and don't want to wear shoes all the time. Most airlines I've been on don't generally have pillows or blankets unless you request them, and even so, many don't seem to have them anyway, which is maybe a good thing (I bring my own travel ones). I think for the crew rest, it depends on the country. I believe the FAA does mandate all all flights departing the US or flights being flown within the US that pilots are supposed to have rest periods after 6 or 8 hours or something like that. Rest can be in the form of a break between flights or actual rest onboard the plane during flight if it's a longer flight. On more recent flights over the past few years I've noticed that if you get bottled water or something to drink on the plane, they usually hand you can the can of soda and a cup or the bottle and let you pour your own. I think this helps remove some of the fears although I would not drink directly from the can or the bottle, and was told by a stewardess once not to (not that I was going to anyway but she was just reminding people to use the cup instead).

[@sharyneyman3806]

All the information you gave is really good. I fly a lot and knew all of it except for people stealing the life Jackets from under your seat.

[@amiguitosdeshutus9233]

It is a pleasure having you fly with copa airlines

[@anaosorio8308]

I would never be barefoot in the bathroom! I usually clean the bathroom after using it.

[@marilynnkadan7948]

Glad i saw this 1month ago report. You have confirmed some thoughts. I always wipe armrest, table,window frame etc. Crew sh be paid from broad plane to exit of all passengers

[@johnkeating362]

Regarding cleanliness, once my mother was traveling LAX to DTW, about half way through the flight she noticed flight attendants assisting an older woman whose husband had gone to the toilette about 30 minutes before. They were looking in every row until they reached the rear of the plane. One toilette was in use. They began knocking on the door, nobody was answering. When they finally were able to open the door, they discovered him half on the floor, half on the toilette. He had died while in the rest room. The call for a doctor came immediately. The plane started descending quickly. Anything not secured was flying through the cabin. The other flight attendants began dumping anything in the galley down the waste chute, .......... including all the liquor. When they landed somewhere in Kansas, they had all passengers move as far forward as possible. An ambulance crew boarded the plane using the rear stairs of the 727. They tried to revive the man, but he’d been dead for some time at that point. As the crew took the stretcher down the stairs, flight attendants had to tell his wife she had to deplane too, since she went back to her seat. She must have been in shock. My mom had quite a story when she arrived because no one at American was telling us anything, the monitor kept saying “delayed”. I hope they Lysoled the rear of the plane before the next flight.

[@patricialong3492]

Death is not contagious.. A dead body is nothing to be worrying about "Lysoling" for.

[@robynlydick8126]

@@patricialong3492 Depends on what he died of. And if he evacuated his bowels on the floor (as dying bodies do.) A good clean is necessary.

[@barfy4751]

​@@triciazena81myth.

[@everhappy6312]

That's why...take an aspirin before flight to prevent blood clots. He probably died of a pulmonary embolism.

[@msjones8873]

Great video!

[@alistairmcelwee7467]

I have been flying regularly since I was 13 in 1977 (I had to take one to two planes to get to school). But being a New Zealander, anywhere International is a moderately to long flight over the Tasman Sea or the Pacific Ocean. I’ve never caught anything, which is a tribute to the human immune system. Since age 20 I have had to fly to see family and friends in New Zealand and the UK, which I do regularly. My carbon debt is immense which is why I always do the carbon offset. Hoping that is actually effective. But, after watching this, I’m going to bring my own blanket, pillow, and antiseptic wipes.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Wow that is a lot of hours in a plane and a rock solid immune system! Planes to get to school? Tell me more!

[@lufromcalab]

I've never liked the bathrooms on airplanes, so I have a strict process I follow before flying, so that I either don't have to use the lav, or maybe only once on long flights. . As for water, I have a very low trust for that, so I always either buy a bottle in the airport, or only have pop / juice / booze on the flight. Again, because I hate using the lav, I drink very little on the flight. . I can honestly say that I've never thought about checking for my life vest on the plane. I'll be adding that one.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Yeah those b-rooms give me the heebyjeebys too!

[@AvaliDiva]

Same! I don’t drink water on planes cos I’ll have to pee and I don’t want to use the bathrooms. I’ll have some juice and that’s it

[@amyduan4628]

Scare to fly from now on ! Thanks for these information!

[@bratwurscht1310]

If electronics could crash a plane, they wouldn't be allowed on the plane. Simple as that.

[@michellek4660]

I love the turtle neck pillow and it takes up less space! Thank you for your videos.

[@Margaritaahh]

As flight attendants we are required to check only if 20% of the life vest are there, it may vary from airline to airline but we can never check them all, there is just not enough time before take of for that.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Wow that is good to know! Thanks for sharing!

[@ProjectUntethered]

Wow that is good to know! Thanks for sharing!

[@davidkharat1]

Thank you for a great job.

[@shadowx512]

First video of yours I watch. Really appreciate the tips, and the comment section also seems full of insights. Hope you you had a good time at Bogotá ;)

[@ProjectUntethered]

I love reading everyone’s comments too! Bogota is nice - I like the salt cathedral!

[@Paxmax]

I've easily had 300+ cups of tea/coffe past 3 years with zero issues, spread over 8-10 different airlines operating in Europe, South Americas, Afrika and Asia.

[@TheKurtsPlaceChannel]

Very interesting. Thanks for posting this. Have a nice day now.

[@ProjectUntethered]

You too!

[@petrastubakow3299]

I love: “…be nice to them,”❤

[@ursulasmith6402]

Super great and useful information.

[@nicholasmaione5694]

Good tips

[@jamesf791]

The sister of a flight attendant knows about how flight electronics works... Yes that's some great advice 👍

[@heleneg525]

I heard about the blankets and pillows. Instead, I dress warmly (layers) and use a compression cube as my pillow.

[@ProjectUntethered]

All great ways to save space in your luggage as well!

[@barbarahallowell2613]

Retired FA here. Main reason for window shades up during TO and landing is so passengers eyes adjust to the natural outside light in case of an emergency. Think, you're in a room with blackout curtains, and suddenly jolted to have bright sunshine in your eyes? Not the best circumstance in an emergency.

[@FromAmericaToJapan]

Airplane mode was necessary because it interferes instruments in the flight deck. It’s not such a huge problem nowadays, but with the introduction of 5g network there has been cases of interference with the systems in the flight deck. How do I know this? I work for the airlines. I’m a crew member, every flight is checked for life-vest before a flight pulls from the gate. It’s ether checked by the cleaning crews when they do their safety checks or by flight attendants if the FA has to perform a safety check. So there is actually no need to check. You can if you want. But as a FA I always check the seats with my crew members. As well as some aircraft’s are not equipped with life vest but use the the seat cushions as a flotation device.

[@EM_ARCHER]

slippers were only for BUSINESS class and 1st class when i went to THE PHILLIPPINES. As for the blankets.....maybe my flight was the 1st one???? but my blanket on both trips.....over and back home.....both were in closed plastic of which i had to literally tear open! lol

[@novrandy20]

I’m a flight attendant for a major airline and Ive worked regional airlines as well. When it comes to biohazards the plane is throughly cleaned especially when it comes to throw up, poop, or blood. Also blankets aren’t reused at all. After a flight the cleaners come onboard and take all blankets and pillows and revision with new ones for every flight. Nothing is reused. Maybe outside of America but you’ll never hear that from an American airline.

[@donnamillermcnutt]

Flight Attendant here, you are CORRECT, we are paid WHEELS UP TO WHEELS DOWN....I think Delta is the only airline that pays DURING BOARDING. And when we are at the gate, deplaning....again, NO PAY!!! And DEFINITELY ONLY DRINK BOTTLED WATER, DO NOT order coffee, tea, or anything made with potable water!!!!

[@ProjectUntethered]

Thanks for the confirmations! And thanks for your kind service even when you’re not getting paid (I hope that changes!)

[@largol33t12]

American Airlines does NOT require the window shades be up during take off. Last flight I was on, half the passnegers slammed the shades down the instant they sat, all the way through the take off. And during landing, they also refused to raise them so I doubt it's a safety rule.

[@maileyagi9191]

You are right on!

[@davidoquias6061]

Thank you for flying philippine air lines, via terminal 2 in manila Surprised its a quiet time, must be good friday. Like the video of the service crew taking care of a senior citizen Normally we only see bad thing in manila airports Thank you for showing the good side of philippines

[@davidoquias6061]

Correct me if i am wrong,

[@ProjectUntethered]

Cali, Colombia! 🇨🇴 😎

[@TheTravelCollective]

Wow great tips especially on the Vest and maybe one everyone should do before take off. As well as I think Airlines may be forced to check passengers alcohol levels before they board

[@ProjectUntethered]

That’s not a bad idea, I’m sure it’s prevent lots of problems!

[@anishaarish]

This is my first time watching you and it is really good because I am moving to Australia 🌏

[@adamk.1012]

Can you please tell me what size I should get that microfibre towel in so it can be used as a blanket also? thank you!!

[@AKumar-ce6qf]

QR Business class blankets are the best. Excellent quality, clean and packed well.

[@victoriaaletaaustria2817]

True. That's why I never open the blanket in a plastic. I always bring my Pashmina shawl that is lightweight but provides warmth. And the pillow I placed at the small of my back seat so as not to have back pain. Also, I used wet wipes on my armrest and tray then put in a small plastic, tied, then thrown at CR trash bin, and never walked barefoot inside the cabin nor inside the CR.

[@JJW77]

After boarding the plane, I used a blanket that was sealed in a plastic bag. When I woke up my whole body was covered with flea bites. I found out later that if the blanket looks clean, the airline will just re-bag it. So, be aware...

[@jldisme]

The trtle pillow is so worth the money!

[@inyobill]

I believe that cabins are kept too warm to try to encourage passengers to sleep. This just makes me cranky.

[@jameshollyoak8230]

I thought it was so you drink more , making them more money as they get commission on what they sell

[@rgil3636]

I'm in love of your videos and your eyes❤

[@ProjectUntethered]

Thank you!!! :-)

[@partekalexplorations]

Wow, crazy. A lot of them surprised me!

[@ProjectUntethered]

Me too! 🤯

[@spicyshizz2850]

7:14 😂😂 having fun with it

[@kiransharma7848]

Eye- opener 😄

[@charlenejulius8501]

So true. I santise my tray and arm handles. I also take my own neck pillow. As for the toilets I santise the toilet like you can't believe. Not everyone washes their hands when they done using the toilet. I don't put my phone away because I wanna have me time. Be careful out there.

[@wonderwend1]

Blanket: It's quicker, more efficient and cheaper for them to ditch a blanket and put a new one out than fold and repack one.

[@stewartborndy7169]

As an A&P how often do you think cabin air filters get changed....rarely!!!!

[@michaelweston5421]

Blankets are clean I always take mine for my dog.

[@1bluensx]

I was on that Copa seat from PTY to MED. Gorgeous seat. I’m not sure why every US carrier can’t install these

[@wyattwood6284]

I just asked my brother he said yes they sleep on the plane all the time one at a time mostly the night flights

[@ProjectUntethered]

My next question is if they have an actual makeshift bed or if they just recline their chair a bit and use a neck pillow like everyone else 🤔

[@donlindquist9560]

How do they reseal blankets/pillows your talking about ??😢 stuffing them back

[@spark_6710]

I always wondered about blankets on planes !! Thanks for the info / this video !! And yes,no to barefoot on planes !! 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞

[@ProjectUntethered]

You’re very welcome!! :-)

[@kwonglie214]

❤good jobs. Thanks you. From boise Idaho usa

[@durhamskywriter]

I wonder if there are any airlines that give away decks of playing cards. I have a nice collection from childhood/early adulthood from various airlines, including some that no longer exist, like Varig and Sabena.

[@alimfuzzy]

I know singapore airlines change their blankets because sometimes I see their laundry trolley when I leave the plane.

[@williamdetoy5565]

There is a perfectly logical reason to use Airplane Mode: When your airplane is at full altitude, it won’t be receiving cellular service. But if the cellular radio is on, it will work extra hard to try and link with a cell tower, which is exactly what you would want it to do-when you’re on the ground. In all of that extra effort, it uses up more of the power in the battery, which can cause your battery to drain much faster than you might want. You can turn off the cellular radio manually in settings instead of the one-step Airplane Mode if you plan to use WiFi and/or Bluetooth in-flight, or click Airplane mode on then manually turn on the radios you plan to use in-flight. But there is no reason to leave the cellular radio on if you’re not going to be getting service at 35K feet. Depending on the length of your flight, your phone could spend hours straining to link to a cell tower it won’t find, and use up battery reserves unnecessarily.

[@wendy1995]

i was a ground staff of a big airline company. yes, the blanket are just folded. we only Have 15 minutes to clean and wiping all the tables is impossible. the only really clean tables are not the economy.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Thanks for the confirmation!!

[@Elfin4]

Every long haul flight I have had the blankets and pillows are collected and put into a bag to take off the flight. Which Airlines reuse them?

[@jstephens2758]

Blankets and pillows? Maybe in first class. Traveling in coach, I have not seen them in many years and I have asked. As for freebies, I once was on a major airline where two women monopolized a flight attendant's time, at one point, two attendant's time, asking for extra drinks and several extra snacks while other passengers waited an extra ten to fifteen minutes to be served. When one of the other passengers asked for an extra, it was refused. So asking for extras may deprive someone else. As for reporting problems, I once reported an extremely loud engine vibration to a flight attendant. Was it reported to the flight crew? No. I was assured that it was normal. I can tell you it was not.

[@ProjectUntethered]

Yeah I think there is definitely a time and a place to ask for freebies.

[@36993020]

Blankets and pillows are still very common for long haul flights for full service airlines, even in Y class

[@penguin69390]

OMG you are in Bogota right? i love flying avianca and going to see family in Colombia! so cool to see somebody actually there

[@ProjectUntethered]

Colombia is the bomb!!