Why do flight attendants sit on their hands?

Doing it this way ensures they have an accurate count especially on busy flights. This is why their hands are hidden, so as not to attract too much attention to the process. Sometimes cabin crew count passengers after they have been seated, and sometimes it's done twice: during boarding and after seating.

Why do air stewards sit on their hands?

This position provides the flight attendant protection to the face from any flying debris (as it will impact their elbows) yet still provides them with the ability to view the cabin and not muffle their commands.

Why do flight attendants look you up and down?

According to Kamalani, the process, which is also what is occurring when you see a flight attendant walking up and down the aisle before the plane takes off, is to find the flight's ABPs, or “able-bodied people”.

Why do flight attendants sit in jump seats?

Flight crew sit in the seats for takeoff and landing, and then fold them back to keep emergency exits and aisles clear. By providing jump seats, airlines can ensure that they meet safety requirements for their cabin crew without using space which could be occupied by paying passengers.

Do pilots sleep with attendants?

Flight attendants and pilots get there own designated sleeping areas on long-haul flights built especially for them. While flight attendants are supposed to sleep on bunk beds in tiny crew rest areas, pilots take rest in separate sleeping compartments, where they can spend up to half of their time on a long flight.

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Do pilots cheat a lot?

Pilots are no more likely to cheat than any other profession. Cheaters are cheaters and what makes one choose to cheat is not based on their profession. While the "pilot life" lifestyle can seem uber glamorous and desirable, most layovers are not spent at resorts with long breaks on the beach.

Do flight attendants get free hotels?

Do flight attendants get to pick their layover hotels — and can they earn points? The short answer is no, we don't pick the hotels. At most airlines, there's a hotel committee — made up of flight attendants, pilots, people from corporate security and marketing — that evaluates hotels and negotiates contracts with them.

What is the extra seat in the cockpit called?

In aviation, a jump seat or jumpseat is an auxiliary seat for individuals—other than normal passengers—who are not operating the aircraft.

Can a passenger sit in the cockpit?

"If it's a two-pilot aircraft, a passenger should never be allowed to sit in one of those seats," said Bob Conyers, director of safety for Global Aerospace. "Passengers sometimes want to sit there in flight to see what it's like, but it is against Federal Aviation Regulations.

Do flight attendants get to sit down?

Flight Attendants (FAs) are strictly required to be seated during take-off and landings only and usually not during descent or climb, unlike passengers who are usually required to be seated and buckled. Then it depends on the local rules for how long they are supposed to stay there.

Why do flight attendants say hi?

Flight attendants are looking for able-bodied people and warning signs. "So when you walk on the airplane and see our happy, smiling face, we're actually looking you up and down, and we are trying to find our ABPs," the Salt-Lake-City-based flight attendant said in the video.

Why do flight attendants wear so much makeup?

Heather Poole is a former flight attendant and the New York Times bestselling author of Cruising Attitude. She revealed that the reason cabin crew members wear bright lipstick on flights is, “so passengers can read your lips during an emergency.”

Is there a weight limit to be a flight attendant?

According to longtime flight attendant Heather Poole, domestic carriers do not set a weight limit, but do require that crew members must be able to sit in the jump seat without an extended seat belt and must be able to fit through the emergency exit window.

Where do airline pilots go to the bathroom?

Airline pilots will use the bathroom nearest the cockpit when there are two pilots. For single-pilot aircraft, they either have to land and use facilities or can use devices to collect urine like a catheter system or purposely designed bottle. For excrement, they have to land and use a proper toilet.

Why do flight attendants put their hands behind their back?

Cabin crew uses the counters to make sure the number of passengers getting on to the plane corresponds to the number of tickets scanned. Doing it this way ensures they have an accurate count especially on busy flights. This is why their hands are hidden, so as not to attract too much attention to the process.

Do planes feel like roller coasters?

Flights over mountain ranges, for example, often fall prey to mountain wave turbulence, which feels like a roller coaster speeding down its first big hill.

What button would a pilot never push?

Pilot Patrick Smith explains that the one button he 'never, ever, ever, wants to activate' is a cargo compartment fire extinguishing switch.

Can pilots listen to music while flying?

Yes, the FAA permits pilots to listen to music as long as it's not distracting. Although there aren't regulations stopping an airline pilot from listening to music, pilots must be able to hear ambient sounds or communications over the music.

Can you ask to meet the pilot?

Despite all the security procedures in place nowadays, cockpit visits are still very much possible on most airlines. Just be sure you ask the flight attendant first, and be ready to take “no” for an answer if the pilots are busy and/or not very social.

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What is deadhead pilot?

"Deadhead."

Definition: According to Smith, a pilot or flight attendant who is deadheading onboard a flight is one who is traveling to a destination to be repositioned as part of an on-duty assignment. "This is not the same as commuting to work or engaging in personal travel," he clarified.

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What do flight attendants do in between flights?

9:20 a.m.: Between each flight, the cockpit crew performs a walk-around to inspect the plane for any issues while cabin crew check safety and catering equipment. The same pilots and flight attendants will operate the next flight (crews that stay with the same plane save turnaround time).

Do flight attendants have to wear heels?

Many airlines require flight attendants to wear heels while in uniform but not in an aircraft – like while walking through the airport to their flight. While in the cabin of an aircraft they wear flats due to safety concerns.

Do flight attendants get paid during boarding?

THE ANSWER. No, most airlines don't pay flight attendants during the time that passengers are boarding.