Flight Secrets That Are Never Told To Passengers

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.

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

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.

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!

Some airports even release falcons to scare all the other birds away, then the falcon comes back. Highly effective!

You actually showed what the thumbnail advertised FIRST. That is so rare and refreshing. I still watched the whole video to the end. You also have a very gentle way of speaking unlike so many other similar channels that use hyperactive obnoxious speaking. These videos are actually relaxing and informative without obnoxious and annoying gimmicks. Well done with this channel. I didn't plan on watching the whole video, but got sucked in with the pleasantries of it all that I couldn't help but watch it all. Keep up the great work. I'm going to subscribe because of this. :)

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.

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 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.

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! ❤️

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

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.

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.

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 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!!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.