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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Pilot explains why you should never use plane seat pockets
An airline pilot has warned passengers to avoid using the seat pockets on the back of airplane seats, as this common habit could lead to them losing their personal belongings forever A pilot has urged passengers not to use the back pockets of plane seats for a simple reason. In the confines of a budget airline seat, there's hardly any room going spare. Once you've slotted your bag under your seat, placed your book on the fold-down table, and scrunched up a jumper to lean your head against, pretty much every square-inch is accounted for. Except, of course, for the plane seat pocket. Steve Schreiber, 63, from New Orleans, has urged passengers not to fall for temptation and use the storage pouch. He is a man with experience of these matters, having spent 26 years piloting planes and 5,680 hours in total flying aircraft. On his Youtube channel, @captainsteeeve, the aviator shares flying tips. He recently warned against using the "black hole of despair" when flying. According to Steve, the seat pocket is one of the easiest places to lose objects. "Stop putting personal items in the seat back pocket in front of you. If you want to lose it and never see it again, put it in that dark hole that is the seat back pocket in front of you," he said. The pilot said that many passengers return to his plane having disembarked only to realise they have left items in the pocket. At that point, getting back on can be difficult. He said: "If the airplane is still at the gate, fingers crossed that somebody who cares can go out there and find the thing that you left in that seat back pocket." The pilot suggested that passengers triple-check they have all of their belongings in their possession before disembarking. There are other reasons why you may want to avoid using the pocket. CiCi in the Sky, a self-proclaimed 'sky ally' and 'travel alchemist', has more than 300,000 TikTok followers who come to her for words of wisdom about soaring through the skies. Recently the aviation pro shared her five biggest things to avoid. Get travel warnings straight to your WhatsApp! Off on holiday soon? The Mirror has launched its very own Travel WhatsApp community where you'll get all the latest travel warnings for everything from staycations to getaways in sunny Spain. We'll send you the latest breaking updates and exclusives all directly to your phone. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Cici urged passengers to avoid putting anything in seat pockets due to their unhygienic nature. She said that they are "gross" as people put "all kinds of things in there" The flight attendant then went on to implore her followers not to put their jackets or loose items in the overhead bin, also citing cleanliness as the reason why. She explained: "I mean I've never seen them cleaned and I've seen people's stuff spill out of their bags and get all over people's jackets, clothes or whatever so just don't do it." Previously a post on the Reddit forum 'Flight attendants of Reddit, a user named HausofDarling said the seat pocket on a commercial jet was a place best avoided at all costs. They explained: "I always recommend you never, ever, ever, ever use or put anything in the seat pocket. They are cleared of rubbish but are never 'cleaned'. "I have pulled out and seen all sorts been pulled out from there. Dirty tissues, sick bags, knickers, socks, gum, half sucked sweets, apple cores, and then next flight you go and put your phone, laptop or iPad in there."
Daily Mail
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Pilot reveals surprising skill that makes a good captain - and it has nothing to do with flying
A veteran pilot has shared one surprising skill that makes a good captain - and it has nothing to do with flying. Steve Schreiber, 63, from New Orleans, U.S., has had 26 years of flying experience - including eleven as a captain - which saw him spend a total of 5,860 hours navigating the skies in 60 different aircraft. Also known by his pseudonym Captain Steve online, the former United States Navy officer often shares safety tips on all things flying to his TikTok channel, @captainsteeeve, where he boasts over 370K followers. In April, the seasoned pilot took to the video-sharing platform to reveal the lesser-known skill required of a captain: the ability to build a strong repour with one's co-pilot. In the clip, the pilot first shared he is not permitted to read whilst in the air unless it is in relation to the aircraft itself, or aviation as a whole. Though he stressed the importance of paying attention to ensuring a safe and successful flight, he insisted another crucial skill boils down to how the conversation unfolds between he and his co-pilot. From finding out where one another is from, to warming stories about their families, to uncovering their interests and hobbies, Schreiber highlighted how a natural exchange between co-pilots is key. He recalled his first interview with his current airline, explaining: 'When I first got interviewed at my airline, they just talked to me for about 20 minutes in the interview - they didn't ask me much in the way of technical questions.' Though the captain was left 'scratching his head' at first, it soon struck him that he had already been considered a 'good fit' by his hiring managers and he was being tested on his ability to hold a 'good' conversation for a significant length of time. He added: 'That's a big part of the job. You'd be surprised how many people can't hold a conversation for very long. I appreciate my co-pilots when we get into a good discussion about anything - it makes the flight go by a lot quicker.' Over 190 viewers were left intrigued in the comments, with many asking follow-up questions about potential issues that could arise in the cockpit. One person asked: 'Do you ever fly with a copilot that you just can't get along with?' A second mused: 'How awkward is it when you're with a copilot that has radically different political opinions as you? Other than flight related talk, is it dead silent?' Meanwhile, former pilot recalled: 'We used to have some of the most hilarious conversations during our missions overseas.' A viewer added: 'Yeah I could see that getting kind of boring just listening to air traffic control.' Another admitted: 'That I did not know, and I would, for that reason alone, be a terrible airline pilot....' The seasoned pilot took to the video-sharing platform to reveal the lesser-known skill required of a captain: the ability to build a strong repour with one's co-pilot Over 190 viewers were left intrigued in the comments, with many asking follow-up questions about potential issues that could arise in the cockpit It comes as a pilot revealed her tips for nervous flyers and what to avoid doing before a flight if you are anxious. Shibani Kaur Gupta, from London, who currently works as a Line Training Captain for Wizz Air, has revealed what nervous flyers should and shouldn't do during a flight. The pilot, who got her private licence when she was just 17 years old, revealed she has spoken to a lot of passengers over the years and always shares her crucial advice to them. The 35-year-old claimed after previously speaking to nervous flyers it 'calmed them down', she revealed hearing that everything is going to be ok 'from the horse's mouth really makes a difference.'
