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Daily Mirror
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Flight attendant reveals why they greet passengers - and it's not to be polite
A flight attendant has revealed the secret reason why cabin crew will greet passengers on the plane - and it's not just because they're being polite If you've ever taken a flight, you'll know that the cabin crew greet passengers upon their entry into the aircraft. While it may have seemed like nothing more than a polite gesture up until now, a flight attendant has revealed the real reason behind the friendly greeting. Ioana Iachim, a flight attendant working for Wizz Air has confessed there's a hidden meaning behind a cabin crew member's affable hello during boarding. Taking to TikTok to share some of her insider secrets, Ioana revealed: "Did you know that your flight attendant greets you not only out of politeness but also, to check whether or not you are too drunk or sick to fly." Presumably, cabin crew then keep an eye on passengers they believe could stir up trouble or may not be fit to fly, and might even prevent them from boarding. Ioana's video currently has over 3.5 million views and over 190k likes. Several travellers were shocked at Ioana's revelation, with one writing: 'And I thought they fancied me.' Another TikTok user commented on the video: 'I never greet them back because I am an introvert.' One added: 'So why do I always sit next to people hacking up a lung and nobody does anything.' Ioana's hack isn't the only flight attendant secret that has been revealed in recent times. As a flight attendant for the past 22 years, Sue Fogwell has warned fliers against ordering a Bloody Mary while in the skies. While speaking to Travel + Leisure, Sue shared that giving the Bloody Mary a miss is probably wise. The cabin crew member said: 'Due to the very high sodium content, I always avoid drinking Mr&Mrs T/bloody mary mix and tomato juice.' This is because drinks and foods that have a high sodium content can dehydrate passengers fairly quickly, especially on long-haul flights. What's more, the vodka in a classic Bloody Mary has also been identified as a dehydrator, with the NHS advising fliers to limit their alcohol consumption while on an aircraft. In another instance, ex-flight attendant and viral TikTok sensation, Kat Kamalani, shared some unnerving truths about the state of an aircraft's water tanks. She warned: "Don't you ever, ever, ever consume these products from an airplane, from a flight attendant! Rule number one never consume any liquid that is not in a can or a bottle." She went on to claim that "those water tanks are never cleaned and they are disgusting". In fact, cabin crew themselves won't touch hot drinks. She explained: 'We rarely rarely drink the coffee or tea. They come from the same water tank. And so when you're drinking that coffee and tea come from that hot water and it's absolutely disgusting.'
Daily Mirror
10 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Flight attendant shares the one drink you should never order on a plane
Sue Fogwell, a flight attendant with 22 years of experience up in the skies, has revealed the reason why she never orders one particular drink when she is flying A cabin crew member has shared the one drink she would not order on a plane. Sue Fogwell, a veteran flight attendant with 22 years in the skies, says that a Bloody Mary is a bad idea on a plane. The cabin crew member told Travel + Leisure that the drink's sodium level is a recipe for a bad time when up at 30,000 feet. That is despite the fact that flying tends to leave passengers craving acidity and saltiness due to the extra air pressure—things that tomato juice should be able to deliver in good quantity. "'Due to the very high sodium content, I always avoid drinking Mr&Mrs T/bloody mary mix and tomato juice," Sue said. She avoids the drink because high sodium levels can quickly make passengers feel dehydrated. EasyJet flight attendants to walk out across Spain on key summer dates There are other tipples that flight attendants advise avoiding. Jet, who also runs a blog sharing her in-flight experiences, has urged travellers to avoid fizzy drinks during their flights. It's not the drinks themselves that are the issue, but rather the inconvenience they cause for flight attendants when serving them to passengers. In her online blog, Jet shared that "soft drinks foam up a lot more when poured out of a can", which means she has "to sit and wait for the bubbles to fall before I can continue pouring". This becomes especially time-consuming when there's a line of passengers all wanting carbonated drinks, leading her to start pouring, take other orders, and then return to finish off the initial drink servings. And it's not just about the inconvenience. The dry cabin environment is another factor to consider, as consuming fizzy drinks or alcohol can worsen dehydration, potentially making you feel quite unwell. Furthermore, the fizziness in these drinks can lead to bloating and indigestion – neither of which are pleasant on a long-haul flight. So, while your main considerations when ordering mid-flight might usually be cost and whether the hunger or thirst justifies the expense, flight attendants suggest there's more to think about when choosing your in-flight refreshment. TikTok's very own flight attendant influencer, Brodie Capron, known on the platform as @brodie. capron, has recently taken to social media to debunk some common myths about in-flight tap water. The question of whether it's safe to drink bottled water on planes is a frequent one, particularly with rumours that the onboard water filters are seldom thoroughly cleaned. However, Brodie, who works for Virgin Australia, put these rumours to bed by confirming that their tap water is indeed safe to drink. She confidently declared: "Is the water safe to drink? Yes, it is. It's filtered, and it's clean." On the other hand, fellow flight attendant Deja, who shares her insights under the TikTok handle @i. amdejaa, questions the cleanliness of liquids stored on planes. Her advice to travellers is straightforward: "When you are travelling on an aeroplane please don't drink coffee or tea," and she didn't stop there, adding hot chocolate to the list of drinks to avoid while flying. Deja claims that the "water tanks on the aeroplane are never cleaned, and they are very disgusting".
