25 secrets of air travel, which passengers do not know about

Today it is difficult to find a person who has never flown on an airplane. But do we all know what is happening on board during the flight ?!

The aircraft is considered to be one of the safest modes of transport where force majeure events are extremely rare, and the qualification of the service personnel is at the highest level. We asked cabin attendants if they could share small useful secrets that would be useful during the flight. And they kindly agreed to tell us some flight "chips", which many did not even guess. Do not be scared ahead of time! Some of this may come in handy.

1. In case of danger, never cross your arms above your head to protect your head from falling a heavy object from above.

You can get a serious hand injury, which will deprive you of an elementary opportunity to get out of the salon independently.

2. Before departure, count the number of rows before the emergency exit, so that in the event of an emergency, you can easily navigate in the interior of the aircraft.

3. In the cargo compartment of passenger aircraft, the bodies of deceased people are often transported.

And this is considered absolutely normal practice. But be prepared for the fact that the body can "flow" by dirtying your suitcase. True, such cases occur extremely rarely. Much worse is the transportation of fish, the smell of which is not so easy to remove. Therefore, always wrap your luggage with film to protect yourself from the unpleasant consequences of the flight.

4. The majority of flight delays due to technical reasons are caused by the passengers themselves: fears, delays, conflict situations with company representatives and other things.

5. The flight attendants have the notion of "miracle passenger".

To the category of such passengers they include those who get on the wheelchair as one of the first. And, having landed, such passengers leave the salon on their own. Is not this a miracle? Healing, which occurred at an altitude of several thousand meters!

6. Turbulence itself can not practically damage the aircraft cabin. The greatest danger is in the things that fly around the saloon at the same time.

7. Commercial airliners can fly even on one engine.

8. Most of the accidents do not occur during the flight, but a few minutes after take-off or during the landing of the aircraft.

9. Alcohol during flight affects the human body much more.

Therefore, many flight attendants say that one drink in the air is equal to two drinks on the ground.

10. Passengers with children, disregarding the rules of propriety, can very often change diapers directly on the tables in front of the standing chairs.

11. The airline personnel can work 6 days a week with minimal rest, including a manned train.

12. In many airlines, flight attendants are paid only for the period from the closing of the aircraft door to its opening.

Thus, your delay can cause a storm of negative emotions on the faces of flight attendants, but they will try to keep a smiling face on their face.

13. Employees of the airport among themselves call the luggage office staff a very humiliating nickname - "ramp rats."

14. Some models of modern aircraft have special compartments for people who die right during the flight.

15. Remember the rule: do not be rude, rude, negatively speak out and in every way irritate flight attendants in the cabin of the aircraft.

They can complain to the pilot on you, and he, having the appropriate authority, can land or isolate you.

16. If during the flight the engine of the aircraft lights up, then there is a high probability of extinguishing it directly on the move.

But even in the event of an emergency, the engine will burn and fall off without touching the hull of the aircraft.

17. Most often, something is broken in the plane.

But this is only what does not threaten your safety and life. Critical breakdowns are eliminated immediately, while minor deficiencies are postponed to "sweat".

18. Do not remove shoes on the airplane.

More precisely, do not put your bare feet on the floor, as, most likely, someone vomited there, and more than once.

19. With cargo marked "fragile" are treated just as casually, as without this tag.

20. On short flights, the personnel usually have a little more than an hour to put the aircraft in order. Therefore, there is no time for thorough cleaning.

21. If you have never seen people banging their heads in the ceiling, and hand luggage falls on your head, then you've never got into real turbulence.

22. If pressure falls in the cabin, then you only have a few seconds to put on the oxygen mask. Do not think for a minute.

23. If you are flying with several transplants, then try to take a shower at the airport.

This will relieve the general fatigue and will give you strength for the next flight. If this is not possible, then at least try to change your clothes. This also helps!

24. Before a long flight, try not to go to bed for as long as possible.

This will help you to transfer the flight much easier, especially if you are afraid of flying. Most of the way you just sleep.

25. As we said, the aircraft is one of the safest modes of transport.

Only in the US annually more than 30,000 people die in car accidents. The statistics of flights shows that the percentage of deaths on board the aircraft is almost zero.