After battling through the security line and running all the way to your gate, it always feels rewarding when theflight attendantgives you a warmgreetingin return.
But it turns out, there is another reason why thecabin crewsay “hello” when you board.
Oneflight attendant has shared onTikTokthat, aside from being polite, the reason they greet you is to “check whether you are too drunk or sick to fly.”
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It isn’t uncommon for passengers to drink or force themselves to fly when feeling unwell
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The cabin crew welcoming passengers at the plane’s entranceactsas a final check to see if you could be a disruption in the air. If they deem your condition unfit to fly, it could result in delays or even a U-turn.
After all, rescheduling aflightor asking for a refund can result in unwanted complications. This is the main reason why people may go on a plane, even if they’re not feeling their best.
Industry standards also require flight attendants to check for “able-bodied” passengers (ABPs) to assist in case of an emergency.
Professionals have shared that flying while unwell can worsen your condition
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Besides the obvious risk of transmittingdiseaseto other passengers, being sick during a plane flight may exacerbate symptoms such as a sore throat and congestion.
But when you’re sick, these passages are blocked. This makes equalization much more difficult, and the sudden changes in air pressure when flying can lead to pain.
In serious situations, this could be detrimental to both the passenger and the rest of the people on board. A flight attendant’s job is to make sure this doesn’t happen.
Other flight attendants have shared their flying tips and hacks on social media
According toSean Price, a part-time flight attendant, many passengers like removing their socks and shoes when they’re on the plane, including when going to thebathroom. For sanitary reasons, he advises against this.
In general, he says that “any substances you come in contact with in that lavatory are probably undesirable.”
Flight attendants will usually sanitize the area when flying, but they don’t fully clean until the plane has landed. Deep cleans are only saved for long-haul flights.
Another tip Price mentioned is to always bring non-liquid snacks and an emptywater bottle, as food is not always guaranteed on the plane. Whether that be due to turbulence or a short flight time, onboarding service may not be available, so it’s always good to have a backup plan.
Comments on social media say that the news comes as a disappointment
Users on TikTok have joked that the greetings always felt like the flight attendants were “hitting on them.”
“I always thought it was my devastatingly good looks and awesome personality. Now I’m heart-broken,” one person said.
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Another shared a past experience where the cabin crew hadn’t spoken up, even though a passenger was clearlyintoxicated.
They said, “Well, my husband somehow managed to get through security and on the plane black out drunk with dry throw up on him after our wedding to our honeymoon.”
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