This Woman Spilled 13 Airline Secrets That A Good Deal Of Travelers Are Absolutely Unaware Of

#1

Every seat should have a life vest underneath it. And I say should because sometimes passengers walk off with these, and there is a chance that your seat does not have one. It's always a good idea to have a quick look under your seat before takeoff, and if you can't find a life vest, tell the flight attendant right away. But also be prepared for a delay in takeoff since every plane seat is required to have a life vest by law.

#3

Let's talk about turbulence and the lesser-known but more concerning air pockets that airlines don't want passengers to stress about since they are completely unpredictable. Clear air turbulence, or more commonly known as air pockets, can't be detected on the radar and are much more dangerous than turbulence since they can cause strong updrafts and downdrafts that could throw a passenger or pilot out of their seat. That's why, apart from necessary brakes, pilots will keep their seatbelts buckled through the entire flight.

#5

Believe it or not, the least comfortable seats on the plane, often found in the middle of the last row at the back of the plane, are, ironically, the seats with the highest survival rates in the event of a crash. Airlines would never tell their passengers that where you sit is going to impact your chances of surviving in an emergency situation. And while trying to upsell you with premium seats, they certainly are not advertising that a middle seat at the back of the plane actually has the highest survival rates if the plane were to crash land. We tend to avoid these seats at the back of the plane since they are not very comfortable and lack the reclining feature. They are also close to the bathrooms. So it's a personal choice whether to compromise on comfort for this potential safety benefit.

#7

As for in-flight amenities, you may also want to be cautious of snuggling up in those blankets that are provided to you on most long-haul flights. I only found out recently that the pillows and the blankets are actually reused, and they may only be cleaned for the first flight of the day.

#9

You may also want to consider keeping the air vents open. Air blown from the overhead vent is partially filtered, which can help disperse any germs in your immediate airspace. I've also heard that the continuous flow of air could potentially create a barrier around you that could stop germs from settling in your airspace, but I'm not sure how effective that really is.

#11

Airline crew are also well aware of the high risk for passengers getting sick due to close contact with many people and less than ideal air circulation in the cabin. But they don't often want to share the simple things that you can do to prevent yourself from getting sick since they don't want to draw attention to this downside of flying. Not good for making sales. Flight attendants are the first to admit that planes aren't as clean as you might think. Since the turnaround time between flights is often short and leaves limited time for cleaning. A few things you can do to protect yourself include keeping your hands out of the seat back pockets and off of those in-flight menus and magazines. Seat buckles and tray tables are also notorious for being particularly dirty and should always be wiped down before being used. You may also want to consider a tray table cover since they can protect you from germs and can also be helpful to organize your stuff during a flight.