Travelers put a lot of faith into the hands of airlines, and their pilots and cabin crew. As such, they’re trained to cover all bases, including the real reason they politely say “hello” to each passenger. Their welcoming demeanor is a way for cabin crew to assess every passenger onboard, ensuring passenger safety.
Motive for Cabin Crew Friendliness
itsmekikooooo is a famous TikToker with more than 500,000 followers. She’s shared countless videos documenting her daily life, and her life as a cabin crew member. The flight attendant has nearly 1,000 posts on TikTok and Instagram, showing viewers her extravagant life, the progress she’s made as a cabin crew member, and a secondary purpose for the warm welcome every passenger receives when coming on board. Flight attendants assess passengers to determine a few things.
Cabin Crews Ensure Safety
The cabin crew is observing travelers who may have had too much to drink and are likely to become a liability to themselves or others. “Your flight attendant greets you, not only out of politeness but also to check whether you are too drunk or sick to fly,” Rania explained.
Commenters Concur
Many followers commented regarding the reason the cabin crew offers passengers such a warm welcome. “I had pancreatitis when I was in Corfu, I acted normal going on to the plane otherwise I knew they wouldn’t let me on.” Said one passenger knowingly.
“We look for anyone who hasn’t got any mobility issues, can speak English, looks like they will be able to open a door and ideally traveling alone.” Added another flight attendant.
A third joked: “Me with headphones walking on the plane completely ignoring the flight attendants…”
Some Disagree
Alternatively, many followers weren’t sure they bought her explanation. Some expressed feeling some confusion while others explained they’d had the opposite experience. “I drunk puked 3 times on a flight and the flight attendance was holding my hair and no one stopped me from boarding.” One person shamelessly shared.
“I don’t understand why bars are the main selling point in the airport but they’re so strict on being drunk on the flight,” another questioned. Meanwhile, a third asked: “What do u do in case a passenger isn’t suitable to fly?”
Off-Topic
In contrast, many followers used her video to share personal recounts of how terrified they are when flying. “I get sooo anxious on planes like i literally have to ignore everyone cus they stress me out more ” One commenter wrote. While another follower shared a sweet, yet slightly unrelated story. “Mine just awwwwww over my dog and are always like, there’s the doggo. And after the flight they are always surprised they didn’t hear one peep from her.” They wrote. Luckily, the cabin crew is typically very friendly and adept at calming nerves and can be a helpful resource when adjusting to a flight.
Perks of Travel
While this odd tip shared by Rania offers passengers some peace of mind and makes them feel welcome, it’s not the only thing the cabin crew can do to help make your flight more comfortable. Some available perks to passengers upon request include complimentary bottled water, activity books for kids, and a basic hygiene kit with a variation of toothpaste, a toothbrush, mouthwash, floss, a comb, sanitizing wipes, etc.
Airlines to Avoid
Sadly, few extra perks remain when it comes to flying, including convenience. Reports of canceled flights with no notice or compensation, dangerous and interrupted flights, fewer flights, and more stops, as well as the common fear of flying, are causing more passengers to question their mode of transportation. Yet, some airlines have been deemed worse than others. For example, from significant money loss to poor customer care, United and Spirit have countless horror stories associated with their names. Furthermore, airlines like AirCanada and AirFrance have also faced scrutiny from unsatisfied travelers.
The cabin crew has an astonishing to-do, consisting of more than more people realize. Their perky greeting to every passenger is no exception.
