Two pros dish on what it means if the flight crew thinks you're a 'BOB' and other secrets of the skies
. Get news about destinations opening, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments.It feels like the summer of travel chaos only just subsided, but the holiday travel season is now upon us.for US Thanksgiving, kicking off one of the busiest stretches of the year for travel.
For instance, flying on the day before Christmas Eve, rather than on the 24th, gives you a bit of leeway.Travelers at Denver International Airport on November 22, 2022. 4.5 million Americans are set to travel by air over the Thanksgiving holiday.Delays happen and Malis reminds passengers that flight attendants and passengers are"on the same team."
So if you're sitting on a delayed flight, stressing about missed connections, don't hesitate to ask your flight attendant for all the information you can. Major says he'll direct passengers to the right desk to rebook a flight, and let them know"the questions you need to ask."If you're crossing time zones, Major is a big believer in a power nap upon arrival -- with one caveat: keep it short, and then stay up until night falls.
Malis also stresses the importance of"hydration, eating nutritious food, and exercise." And"staying in sync with your body as best you can." "But there's a list," she says."And there's a method to the madness, the way that the list is ordered and prioritized." Flight attendants support this kind of switching about, but will try not to interfere unless there are issues.
People moving seats can also be controversial if they're moving to an area of the airplane where other passengers have paid more to sit there. Experts say airline seats have gotten smaller over the years while Americans grow larger. Under pressure from Congress and passengers, the Federal Aviation Administration is now looking into whether seats are too tight to rapidly evacuate as well as comfort complaints. CNN's Pete Muntean reports.Who has the right to the middle armrest?
Blinds also need to be open upon arrival due to safety regulations, much to the annoyance of some sleepy passengers. Major says if travelers push back, he'll try to explain that the crew needs to be able to see out to adjust to the light in case there are any problems. Malis says high heels,"definitely add another strain to our feet," but some flight attendants have inflight shoes they change into, which are more comfortable.
"I know crew that don't, and they'll read a book or watch a movie on their iPad or something," says Major. A Southwest Airlines pilot threatened to cancel a flight after passengers reported a fellow passenger used AirDrop to send nude photos to the rest of the plane. CNN's Erica Hill has more.Malis and Major say flight attendants are able to eat and drink airline culinary offerings, but may choose not.
"You'll always find the crew have got a bottle of water and a hot drink somewhere, they'll have a tea or coffee." "There's some pretty clever little things that flight attendants can do in the galley," she adds."But for the most part, there's not a lot of time to be doing that. Mostly flight attendants are just trying to find any spare moments to grab a bite of food to keep going on some of these marathon days."Flying can be nerve-wracking, especially on busy flights. Pictured here: travelers waiting at Newark Liberty International Airport on November 22, 2022.
If Major is speaking to an anxious passenger before the aircraft takes off, there's also another layer at play -- flight attendants want to avoid someone deciding to deplane at the last minute, which could delay the flight and mean the aircraft misses its takeoff slot. Major also advises bringing an iPad, coloring books or toys to entertain children and keep them as calm as possible during the flight.When she's working a flight, Malis views turbulence as"more of a nuisance and inconvenience."
"They can talk us through what we need to know if we need to," says Major, who says he's never delivered a baby on board, but has come close. Everyone has to find a way to get from point A to point B, even celebrities. In fact, Major says that on pretty much every transatlantic flight, there's likely to be someone at least moderately famous among the hundreds of passengers.
This year's Thanksgiving travel season will be the biggest since the start of the pandemic and the third largest for travel in the last 20 years. CNN's Pete Muntean reports on the viral tips and hacks to beat the holiday rush.Major says when he first started flying two decades ago, flight attendants would sometimes use the code"BOB" AKA"best on board," to refer to the passenger they deemed most good-looking.
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