Flying can at times become a very important part of our lives, especially if you’re traveling for business. If you fly on a regular basis, then you are perhaps used to the experience as well as the ins and outs. There are a few industry trade secrets though that you probably might not know about. The flight attendants, pilots, and flight engineers have revealed all these secrets and some of them are absolutely interesting. So let’s dive into it, shall we?
The Truth About The Oxygen Masks
The oxygen masks are always available on all flights and they are designed to prevent any breathing difficulties in case the plane runs into trouble at a higher altitude. However, did you know that once the oxygen mask drops down, you will have only 15 minutes of oxygen left from that particular point? Sounds scary but don’t worry, that is enough time to ensure the pilot is able to navigate into a lower altitude where you can breathe normally again.
Dimming Lights During Landing
It’s a peculiar observation that many people make. I mean, after all those hours of flight, why dim the lights during landing? The explanation is pretty much simple. The lights are dimmed to ensure you are better prepared for an evacuation upon landing. With lights already dimmed, your eyes are already adapted to the darkness so when you step outside the plane, you will be able to see better without any difficulty.
What If There Is A Bomb Threat
For people who have never been in a plane with a bomb threat then there is that curiosity of wanting to know what could happen. If there is a bomb threat, the pilots are given specific instructions most of which are supposed to be secret. The main goal of the pilot is to ensure everyone is calm. They will navigate the plane as if nothing is wrong to avoid any commotion as the threat is being addressed.
Airlines Are Very Careful About Food
The pilots that are in charge of a plane are not supposed to eat the same type of food. They are not even supposed to share what they are eating. This is done to ensure that there is no possibility of food poisoning for both of them. The flight attendants are not allowed to take food out of the plane without permission from supervisors. This is such a serious offense that could lead to termination instantly.
Want A First Class Experience? Tip The Flight Attendant
People rarely tip flight attendants. It’s not really the norm in air travel, but if you tip the attendant for your first drink, there is every chance you would drink everything else free. Some may call it a bribe but it works. If you are on a long flight, you can come with a box of chocolate treats and hand them over to the attendants. They will take care of you for the entire flight.
Are Electronics Dangerous In A Flight?
Take this from a pilot who has been flying for years. The rule to turn off electronics while flying is a useless rule. The electronics have got nothing to do with the flight and will not affect anything. They say the GPS might interfere with their equipment, but no study has actually shown a correlation there.
