A flight attendant has revealed everything you need to know about successfully flirting with the crew
Don't strike up conversation during the drinks round, always wear shoes to the loo and NEVER ask about the mile high club
There is something about flight attendants that gets passengers hot under the collar, maybe it’s the uniform, maybe it’s the fact they tuck you in at night but either way they are lusted after more than most professions.
So what do you do if you actually want to flirt with a member of the cabin crew on your flight?
Amanda Pleva, a flight attendant with 14 years of experience and a column on , says there’s a stricter code of conduct than if you were hitting on someone in a bar or club because of the confined space and the fact they’re at work.
She has detailed the best way to flirt with a member of cabin crew to guarantee success, with tips on when to attempt conversation and even what to wear on your feet.
Read on to find out more…
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Start Off Small And Time It Right
Don’t try to start a huge conversation as he or she is trying to serve drinks or meals in a timely manner to fifty or more people.
I enjoy chatting with my passengers, but it can get frustrating when they start telling me a long-winded story as I am rushing to serve the next person.
Mind Your Ps and Qs
Politeness is noticed a lot more than you think; we’re unfortunately used to one-word answers, grunts or pantomime in lieu of conversation.
You’d be surprised, but smiling and saying, “May I have a coffee with cream, please?” during the service instead of “coffee – cream,” can be enough to put you on the radar.
It’s Gotta Be The Shoes
When you get up to use the lavatory, wear shoes.
A passenger I had begun talking to outside of work ended up on a flight with me again after we had stopped talking.
He went into the lavatory with only socks on and left wet footprints through my galley afterwards.
My coworker was horrified, as was I, and I declined his offer to take me out. You wouldn’t do this at a bar, would you? The lavatory floors are no different!
Make Good Conversation
While you’re up from your seat for that restroom break, take a look around for the person you wanted to talk to. Is he or she busy? If not, make small talk.
Try to make it interesting if you can, and steer it away from the ones we always hear like “What’s your route?” “Do you like being a flight attendant?” “Do you meet lots of famous people?”
And no Mile High Club questions (It doesn’t happen much, and it’s a terribly boring topic.)
Let The Flight Attendant Show You Your Nearest Exit
Body language is everything. When I feel trapped in my galley speaking to a person I don’t want to talk to, I begin doing busy work. Lots of it.
Because I will never tell someone to go away unless the seat belt sign is on or the person is physically blocking me from what I am doing.
So if you find your conversation being interrupted, that’s your cue to leave.
If the flight attendant wants to resume a conversation with you, he or she will come by your seat to chat again later.
Know How To Play The Numbers Game
NEVER ask for a phone number. Instead, hand yours over on a note or business card, and wait until the end of the flight to do so.
If you give it out mid-flight and the flight attendant feels awkward knowing you’re interested, it’ll be an uncomfortable and extra-long flight both of you as you dodge each other until landing.