T R AV E L
11 secrets cabin crew
won't tell you
Y
ou may think you know it all about air travel - the
frustrating limits on hand luggage, the massively
inflated price of a Boots meal deal - but there are
some things even the most frequent flyer is ignorant to.
So prepare to hear things about air travel that you never
knew about.
Pilots eat different food
While you may be handed a tray of indistinguishable
food, a pilot is given a separate specially prepared meal
to ensure they don't get ill.
The little black box isn't indestructible
Despite what films may have you believe, the black box
can be destroyed through extreme pressure and fire,
like most man made materials.
There's a secret code for a hijacking
If a plane lands after being hijacked, the pilots will leave
the wing flaps up (the ones used to slow the plane down
as they land), this is a signal that something is awry.
You will pass out if you don't use your oxygen
mask
This may sound like common sense, but if the cabin loses oxygen at altitude you will pass out in roughly 15-30
seconds if you don't put your oxygen mask on.
Don't drink the water on the plane
Unless the water came directly from a bottle then it's
best to avoid it. As all of the water on a plane has been
heavily treated with chemicals to ensure there are no
germs present. This also applies to coffee and tea.
There's no such thing as air traffic control delays
Most airports will have a plane landing or taking off on
average every minute, meaning there is more often than
not a lack of space for planes to land as the make their
final approach.
Major airline pilots are earning major bucks
If you become a pilot for a major airline you can expect
to earn from £97,000 a year.
The plane isn't that likely to crash mid-flight
The most common time for a plane to crash is during
take off and landing.
Turbulence isn't what you should worry about
An updraft is a current of rising air, normally found within
a cloud. An updraft feels like hitting a speed bump at
500mph. Turbulence is nothing to worry about.
Using electronics is ok
There has been no conclusive proof that using electronics on a pla