Last Updated on January 14, 2020
#11 – There is hidden information on your boarding pass
If you look at the text on your boarding pass, it will probably not make a lot of sense to you at first, but the truth is that there is a lot of information gathered on that piece of paper and can even be sensitive information, so keep it safe.
#12 – The first two letters before the flight number refer to the airline
Your flight number also has a hidden meaning – and it refers to the direction you are flying in: odd numbers are for planes that are flying south and even numbers fly west. The six-character segment on the boarding pass is the passenger name record, and you can use it to look up anything regarding your flight information online.
#13 – The plane tray tables can be the dirtiest thing
Planes and airports are dirty places, and we are all fully aware of that fact. What you probably didn’t know is that the tray tables can be the dirtiest parts on a plane. Flight crews have seen people changing diapers on the trays or simply using them to rest their feet. It is disgusting, and we would advise you against eating from a tray – ever.
#14 – Flight crews don’t go to parties in between trips
People have the wrong misconception that people who are part of flight crews go around the world living their best lives, but this isn’t quite true. During layovers, flight crew members can’t go to parties and get drunk, since airline rules can be really strict when it comes to this issue and there are severe penalties involved. So, cabin members will usually just eat and get some rest before the next flight.
#15 – Flight attendants know how to deliver a baby in an emergency
Flight attendants training is extensive and prepares them to deal with various emergency situations, but are flight attendants trained to deliver babies?
Yes. This can be included in some flight attendants training programs, and don’t be mistaken, some of these programs are really demanding and hard do get into. So, flight attendants in most cases can be ready to splint broken limbs, administrating CPR and also be the person who delivers babies.
