Cabin crew reveals the top three ‘rudest and most disgusting’ things passengers do
Cabin crew reveals the top three ‘rudest and most disgusting’ things passengers do
- A flight attendant has advised customers on how to call staff on board
- They say passengers should never touch or yell at staff to get their attention
A pair of flight attendants revealed three things you should never do on a flight to get their attention.
Delta flight attendant Kat Kamalani said pressing the call button at the wrong moment could pose a “major safety hazard.”
Additionally, she shared in a TikTok video, “It drives flight attendants insane,” and you may get worse service.
Flight attendants warn against pressing the call button for a drink and advise only using it in emergencies, as staff are prepared for the worst
In a travel blog for The sunother The flight attendant claimed staff detest the call button and advise passengers to use it only in emergencies.
They said, “Every time someone pushes the button, it could be for a drink, or it could just as easily be a medical emergency.”
They shared that every time flight attendants hear the signal, they need to act quickly and are often prepared for the worst-case scenario.
The flight attendant said it was better to approach her to get her attention.
“That way we don’t rush up and down the plane and act like someone might be having a heart attack when they just need a beer,” they said.
However, they also warned that passengers should touch staff and that most flight attendants would rarely accept a light tap.
“I’ve been stung, poked and even pinched before and it doesn’t go at all,” they said.
The flight attendant suggested using something else to get her attention, even whistles and clicks.
The flight attendant says that yelling at or touching staff is generally unacceptable. The best way to get their attention is to approach them or state your concern politely
However, rudeness and shouting are generally not accepted by the staff.
“You shouldn’t yell at us or treat us like we’re your servants.” “That’s incredibly rude and obnoxious,” they said.
The flight attendant also said parents traveling with young children should not let them play with the call button.
They point out that there is a way to turn off the button so your child can play with it without disturbing the staff.