Flight attendant’s shocking tell-all

A crew member has taken to Facebook revealing the one question you shouldn’t ask a flight attendant and what happens if you do.

It started off as a well-intentioned advice piece aimed at passengers.

Posted onto a popular solo traveller Facebook group, flight attendant *Sharon talked about how to beat flight delays, what to wear on a plane and genuinely offered some valuable snippets of information.

However, it wasn’t long until the “real talk” descended into a rather epic rant covering no less than 20 topics.

Among her list of “advice”, the US-based crew member warned passengers to check their manners.

“Be nice,” Sharon said. “As stated above, we are overworked and tired. We will not help you if you are mean.

“No one cares that you are going to miss your cruise if you are an a**hole.

“So even if we can help, we will save our help for someone nice. Tensions are high, our patience is gone. If you make us mad – you will not be flying on our planes.

“We will leave you behind without a second thought, and laugh about you later.”

And please do not overdo the alcohol.

“Being drunk on an aeroplane is a federal offence, so don’t overdo it. If you drink too much at the bar waiting for your delayed flight you risk not being allowed to fly at all. We are too tired to deal with your drunk a** when we have legitimate issues to deal with.”

While personal hygiene is a must – do people really need reminders to shower prior to a flight?!

“Take showers, brush your teeth, leave the perfume off, don’t eat stinky food (caesar salad and tuna fish I’m talking to you!), and bring headphones. Trust me.

“These things sound basic, but add to stress on crowded planes. If you are stuck on the tarmac for three hours after a four hour flight, you will thank me for this.”

Headphones are a must, but don’t ask for the heat to go up. Picture: iStock

She also cautioned passengers about the one thing to never to ask her – to turn the heat up.

“Bring a sweater if you tend to be cold. So tired of half-naked girls asking me to turn the heat up. No. Wear clothes!

“Side note: If you dress like this and ask for heat, there’s a chance I will turn the AC up.”

And please, don’t tell her she looks exhausted.

“Don’t tell a flight attendant they look tired. We are and we know. You may cause us to ugly cry right there in galley.”

Flyers should plan their trips well. Picture: iStock

She also pleaded for flyers to not forget this one crucial thing.

“That’s not water on the bathroom floor. For the love of God wear shoes to the bathroom!”

Eww …

When it comes to her more helpful advice, Sharon says the early bird gets the worm.

“Fly much earlier than you need to – a whole day early if it’s important!”

She also advises to schedule longer layovers when travelling internationally. And don’t even consider flying in the afternoon or evening.

“Always fly the first flight in the morning so you have all day to be rebooked if the sh*t hits the fan.”

* Name has been changed