On any given day, there are between 100,000 and 130,000 planes flying through the skies all over the world. It’s a remarkable feat of engineering and planning. But we can’t forget the key people who get us to our favorite destinations safely and in comfort: flight attendants. That’s why the next time you fly, you might consider following a few of Charity Moore’s tips on how to show your appreciation for them.
“These are things passengers do that make your flight attendants obsessed with you and will give you whatever you want,” Moore shared in a recent TikTok.
For starters, she says, treats are always welcome.
“We love goody bags,” Moore said. “Anything like Starbucks gift cards, hand sanitizer, Chapstick, under-eye patches, or little snacks.” As Moore noted, flight attendants often spend up to 14 hours in the air. “We can’t get off, so it’s just nice to have a little treat or know we’re appreciated.”
@charitynelms Things passengers don’t make your flight attendants love you/obsessed with you. To be honest most of it revolves around basic common sense and politeness but it is highly appreciated! Thanks to all of my thoughtful and kind passengers out there. Your flight attendants love you long time! #traveltips #airplaneetiquette #flightattendant #tipsfromaflightattendant
Moore’s next tip is a simple one: “You respect the seatbelt sign. Now, I know that there are emergencies. You really gotta go, or you’re gonna throw up. We want you to go in there,” she said. “But we love when you respect the seatbelt sign.”
Moore also noted the crew appreciates it when passengers show basic manners, especially when ordering their meals.
“We love it when you say, ‘Can I have a ginger ale, please’ instead of ‘ginger ale.’ If you just use basic kindness and manners, it is noted because not everyone is doing that,” Moore said, adding that it’s also good practice to take off your headphones when the food service begins and not block the aisle when attendants are rolling through with a cart. “Also, if you are a coffee drinker, when you order your coffee, and you specify exactly what you want in it, like, ‘I would like a coffee with two cream and two sugar.’ We’re obsessed with you.” She cheekily added they’ll throw in some Bailey’s for being nice.
Moore also noted that attendants appreciate when guests ask for help rather than touch them to get attention, including when they request assistance in finding their seat assignment, which, by the way, she’d prefer instead of you sitting in any seat you wish.
“I love it when you look at your seat assignment before you come on board, and you sit in the right seat. It creates a lot of confusion and chaos when one person doesn’t sit in the correct seat,” she explained. “Then if we get a delay, it’s on the flight attendants.”
However, Moore’s biggest message of all is this: “We love you guys regardless, even if you do things that get on our nerves. It’s really not that deep,” she said. “I do love my job very much, and I love all of my passengers equally.”
