Re: 40 Things About Air Travel That Only Flight Attendants Know
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 4:01 pm
7. The Truth About Air Marshals
Just like Melissa McCarthy’s character in “Bridesmaids,” you’ll probably never know where an air marshal keeps their gun. Then again, you probably never even be able to recognize who the air marshal on your flight is (if there is one).
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Although air marshals largely fly incognito, their presence has been bolstered since 9/11. In the US, these covert law enforcement officials who protect against onboard criminal and terrorist activity aren’t necessarily on every single trip. Airlines in other countries (Israel’s flagship airline, El Al, for example) do.
Don’t miss the coming flight secrets that are bound to completely surprise you!
8. What the Crew is Really Doing While Greeting Passengers
You may think the greeting by the flight crew upon entering the aircraft is a polite formality, but really there’s a lot more to it than that. Of course, the practice is intended to make passengers feel welcome and comfortable, but it’s also used by the crew as an assessment.
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The flight staff uses this time to eye passengers who may become problematic or others who could be helpful during an emergency. Apart from reading passengers’ attitudes, they look for people who are intoxicated, physically fit, physically disabled, traveling alone or in a group and those who speak (at least enough) English.
Just like Melissa McCarthy’s character in “Bridesmaids,” you’ll probably never know where an air marshal keeps their gun. Then again, you probably never even be able to recognize who the air marshal on your flight is (if there is one).
Collider
Although air marshals largely fly incognito, their presence has been bolstered since 9/11. In the US, these covert law enforcement officials who protect against onboard criminal and terrorist activity aren’t necessarily on every single trip. Airlines in other countries (Israel’s flagship airline, El Al, for example) do.
Don’t miss the coming flight secrets that are bound to completely surprise you!
8. What the Crew is Really Doing While Greeting Passengers
You may think the greeting by the flight crew upon entering the aircraft is a polite formality, but really there’s a lot more to it than that. Of course, the practice is intended to make passengers feel welcome and comfortable, but it’s also used by the crew as an assessment.
Finance Buzz
The flight staff uses this time to eye passengers who may become problematic or others who could be helpful during an emergency. Apart from reading passengers’ attitudes, they look for people who are intoxicated, physically fit, physically disabled, traveling alone or in a group and those who speak (at least enough) English.