Flight attendants confess seven things they NEVER tell travellers about flying
Some of these facts are really eye-opening
FLIGHT attendants are essential to make you feel safe while you’re in the air… but what plane secrets are they REALLY holding back from travellers?
A revealing Quora thread poses the question: “What do flight attendants know about flying that they don’t tell passengers?”
Since the topic of discussion was posted online last week, there have already been some surprising responses.
From the times that are worst for turbulence to how long the food has been kept on board, here are seven of the most startling revelations…
1. Plane food is frozen for up to three days
It’s no secret that plane meals are often not very tasty… but one flight attendant may have spilled the reason why.
The airline worker alleged: “You get served frozen food which is kept for up to 72 hours.”
2. Morning flights are less turbulent
Quora user Anya revealed that when it comes to booking flights, the earlier in the day the better.
She said: “One of the things, that flight attendants won’t tell you, is that morning flights are better because the air is less bumpy.
“Obviously, the airline wants you to book at any time of the day.
“There is also less chance to hit thunderstorm, as these tend to happen mostly in the afternoon.”
3. The most unhygienic part of the aircraft isn’t the toilet
Around your seat, you’re likely to pick up germs that cause the common cold, flu, staph infections, or norovirus — many of which can live for days, weeks or months on a surface.
A cabin crew worker informed the thread: “The most unhygienic thing in the aircraft is your seat belt then the tray tables.”
This Quora post is backed up by Philip Tierno, a Professor of microbiology and pathology.