Flying on airplanes can be fun and at the same time, completely terrifying. People who have been flying for a long time still get nervous. I am not at all trying to calm your fears in regards to flying. However, what I am trying to do is inform you of the weird things that could happen when you’re flying. If you’ve thought you’ve heard and known everything about flying on airplanes you more than likely have not. If you’re about to plan your summer vacation or a trip then it’s important to know these things.
Check out these 10 Weird Things That Could Happen When Flying on Airplanes
- People fake needing a wheelchair
The staff goes out of their way to help people in need and more so, if they are in a wheelchair. They tend to make people in wheelchairs their top priority. You might be overwhelmed at times when you get on a plane and see about 4 or 5 people in chairs when the truth of it is, only one of them actually really needs one. Airlines normally don’t ask for proof for people in wheelchairs to see if they have a disability, despite what the federal law requires.
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- Dogs get more scared on planes then cats
Often times cats don’t even care when they are flying. However, dogs tend to be the ones who freak out more. This also tends to be the case even more so if they are always by their owner and have to be separated from them for a time period. It’s important to have your pets name on cages in case they do get scared and maybe their favorite toy to help calm them down. Despite the fact that cats don’t get scared like dogs do, it’s still a good idea to include their favorite toys in the cages.
- Remove your old tags
One reason why bags get rerouted or put in the wrong destination area it is because the person left their old tag on the bag. Be sure that you check for any old tags on your bag. Remove them and put the new ones on the bag. This way it’ll give you peace of mind to know that you took the proper steps needed in order to make sure that your bags get to the correct final destination place. Mistakes still can happen even when you remove your old tags but it becomes slimmer when the proper tags are on your bags.
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- Ear buds on the flight aren’t new
Don’t be tricked into thinking that the ear buds on your flight are new. Just because they are wrapped up doesn’t mean they haven’t been used. The good news is often times they have properly cleaned in such a way that they look brand new. If you’re squeamish over using second hand ear buds then it’s best to probably just bring your own. Another thing to remember is that not all flights have them.
- Pilots aren’t always as rich as you think
Just because they are a pilot doesn’t mean you should disrespect them or give them a hard time. They are doing the best they can. They also probably don’t make near as much as you think they make. Some pilots make around $19,000 or less per year. Regardless of what they make, always try and be kind to your pilot and not cause them to get stressed while flying. If your pilot or the staff might be rude to you in some way, just say you’ll take it on Facebook or Twitter and watch how they will change instead of getting in an uproar about it on the plane.
- Never put your medicine in a bag that’s for check-on
A lot of people make this mistake. Never put your bag that’s going in for check-on. The reason why is because that bag might end up lost no matter what steps you take to prevent it from getting lost. Make sure to put your medicine all in a bag to where you can keep it near you. This way you know you’ll have it right by you at all times and won’t have to stress out even more about worrying over it getting lost. It doesn’t even matter if it’s simple medication, just have it near you at all times.
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- Always order bottled drinks
If you’re going to get a drink on the plane make sure that it’s bottled. The reason why is that the water tanks on the plane tend to not always be cleaned regularly. It can even be risky having something like coffee or tea because you don’t know how clean the tank might be currently. Asking for a bottled coke or bottled water is the best way to ensure that you’re having a good drink on the plane.You still can have fun with your drinks regardless ….
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- Be nice to the flight attendants they might have extra goodies
The flight attendants and staff tend to chuck a lot of food that wasn’t used when on the airplane. They can’t save that food for the next flight. If you’re hungry or thirsty, be nice to your flight attendant because they might just be able to help you out and give you your extra treats. Sometimes they might even give the treats out for free depending on what you might need.
- Jumbo jets have secret rooms for their crew
If you’re taking a long flight or on a jumbo jet, one thing that you might not know is that they often times have a secret room for their crew. This room is to help them with being able to sleep and take a break when needed. Have you ever looked around on a plane and wondered what happened to all of the staff on board? Well, they very well could be sleeping in that private room together.
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- Airplane flight instruments can handle mobile devices
One thing that people don’t know or might misunderstand is that you can’t talk on your cell phone because the mobile device might interfere with the instruments on the flight. The good news is, recent studies now show that you can actually talk on the flight and it not show any interference on the flight. There are some airlines in the Middle East, Asia and in Europe that allow people to talk on their phones during their flight due to the fact it doesn’t cause any problems with the airplane itself. If you need to make a call when on the plane, make sure it’s within the rules of that airline.
Conclusion
Always plan for your luggage to get lost and have back up on you just in case. You need to also plan to arrive early so this way if something happens, you shouldn’t be late for your flight. Happy traveling!