Even when traveling in the cabin, pilots keep their eyes aware of the behaviors of the other passengers. And, according to HuffPost, there are habits that systematically avoid: they will not barefoot the bathroom, they do not occupy two spaces in the luggage compartment, do not get up before the plane stops and never get scared by turbulence, among others.
The same source spoke to several commercial and private riders who shared what they do, or rather, what they avoid doing whenever they fly like passengers.
Don’t go barefoot to the bathroom
Stefán Dor Arnarsson, a pilot of the Icelandic company Play, says he never takes his shoes when he needs to go to the toilet. “Many passengers take their shoes to be more comfortable, but I always wear footwear to go to the bathroom,” he explained.
Michelle Gois, charter flight pilot, reinforces: “I would never barefoot the bathroom. What crazy this would be?”
Wait for the plane to stop before getting up
Despite the clear instructions, many passengers continue to get up before the plane reaches Gate. For Gois, this is a basic mistake. “It’s dangerous. The plane may have to crash suddenly and whoever is standing can fall.”
The pilot adds, quoted by the same source, that he does not get up either during the landing until it has been in his line for respect for the exit flow.
Take water with you before you board
Jeanie Carter, a driver at Wheels Up, says she never embarks without a bottle of water. “I’ve been on flights where there was no beverage service, because they are very short or due to turbulence. Having water avoids discomfort.” The advice is simple: buy water or fill a reusable bottle before getting on the plane.
Do not dramatize with turbulence
“Turning is uncomfortable, but the plane will not crash,” says Carter. The important thing is to follow the crew instructions and keep the belt tight. To deal with fear, the pilot suggests imagining that she is in a boat passing through waves. “Air is a fluid like water. But we can’t see the ‘waves’ in the air. And the plane is prepared for it.”
Respect the space in the compartment
At the beginning of his career, Carter put both bags in the upper compartment. Until the day you saw another passenger frustrated for not having room for yours.
Since then, he has always kept the backpack under the seat. “If everyone did this, the boarding would be faster and faster for everyone,” he says, quoted by the same source.
Leave the window open in take off and land
Mindy Lindheim, pilot and blogger, says she never closes the window at these times. In addition to allowing you to enjoy the landscape, it is an extra form of security. “Pilots can’t see wings well. A passenger may be the first to notice something abnormal and alert the crew.”
Arnarsson recalls that organizing everything you will need during the flight before boarding saves time and avoids blockages in the corridor. “I want the boarding process to be as fluid as possible,” he said, also quoted by.
Thank the crew at the end
For Carter, thanks is mandatory, even with delays or setbacks. “When I leave the plane, I always say thank you. If the flight has arrived on time or it was quiet, I mention that. Even with bad weather, I thank you for the work of the crew.”
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