You've read the story of Steven Slater, JetBlue Airlines flight attendant who risked out of the plane because it irritated by the act of passengers? Fed up with the act of an unruly woman passenger, Slater grabbed the intercom to say goodbye, get a beer in the kitchen and opened the door of the plane, hold a parachute to evacuate, then slid out. At that time, a new JetBlue Flight 1052 landed at JFK, New York City, of Pittsburgh, and was walking slowly toward the gate at the airport. The incident made Slater detained by police. Slater's tantrum is not responsible, but the reasons behind the action nekadnya understandable. Passengers who arbitrarily act itself is a daily meal in the cabin crews of any airline. So, to make the flight to be safe and comfortable (and timely), you'll want to know what faced steward-stewardess on the plane. Here are 7 Secrets Greatest Stewardess, namely:
1. Ensuring Safety of Passengers
What does a flight attendant? They are tasked to serve the needs and comfort you during on board, but the important thing is to ensure your safety. "People often think of the rules in the plane's annoying, but actually there is a reason behind every rule, namely to maintain your safety," said Sara Keagle, a former flight attendant who is also the owner of the blog TheFlyingPinto.com.
2. Cooperate Will It Help
The most difficult part of a flight is boarding, luggage storage because the process can be very troublesome. "If passengers want to cooperate, and not only thinking about yourself, it will make our job much easier, and helps flight on time," said Teresa, a former flight attendant who had worked for Delta Air Lines. You can help the other passengers did not linger like standing in the hallway when the will store the goods in the overhead bin. Help passengers who have difficulty also storing the goods.
3. Not Restaurant In The Air
Always remember that the flight is not a place of fine dining. According to Ellen, a former flight attendant of United Airlines, airlines are not always 100 percent prepared food options in the menu. So, you have to accept if what you have requested is not available. "You are on the top 747, not at 7-Eleven," said Gary, a former steward of the same airlines.
4. Do not Forget Please And Thank You
The task did serve your flight attendant, but it does not mean they could be ordered-ordered by passengers. "It means a lot to me when people reply to the greeting 'Good morning' when I scold them," said Lisa Lent, a flight attendant. According to Teresa, the passengers were often brought small gifts like candy for the crew cabin. Or, offering a finished magazine to read. The little things that make flight attendants feel appreciated.
5. Drunk Above 35,000 Feet Altitude
"Because of high altitude, the influence of alcohol is very pronounced when you fly," said Fanny Delaunay, a former Air France stewardess. If you start to look drunk or unruly, flight attendants are responsible for controlling the situation. If flight attendants also have seen that you are too much to drink, they will still give a drink, but not completely contain alcohol. "We may be just the edge of a glass dipped in vodka or gin, then fill the rest with another mix," said Ellen.
6. Eyes And Ears Pilot
Do not forget, a flight attendant on duty to ensure your safety, not to serve all your needs. They have undergone training, including training for emergency medical conditions, CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and how to evacuate from the plane. "As most airlines do not meet safety concerns, fortunately, some people believe that we were the only builders carry luggage and renderer drinks, and do not realize that flight attendants are trained to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers," said Agnes Huff, PhD, a former flight attendant for U.S. Airways and Pacific Southwest Airlines. According to Sara Keagle, because pilots can not see into the passenger area, they rely on the eyes and ears of the flight attendants. Pramugarilah which must be alert to what is happening inside the plane, and inform the pilot when there is an emergency situation.
7. Intimate At takeoff and landing
Although only met on the plane for several minutes, surprising things can happen between flight attendants and passengers. Sudden flight attendants could be a friend of passengers, as if it had known for years. "I think the confidence that comes after finding out that we were together shoulder to shoulder in an emergency," said Gary. According to him, the most intimate conversations occur during takeoff, taxiing (when the new plane landed and walked slowly toward the gate at the airport) and landing. When that happens the bond between the passengers and cabin crew.
