Hidden truth revealed! Air hostess exposes common plane myths you need to know now
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Flying can often be a stressful and tiring experience for everyone, especially with all the rules, regulations, and procedures we need to follow on a plane.
But have you ever wondered whether some of the things we’ve been told about air travel are even true?
Well, wonder no more! Brodie Capron, a flight attendant at Virgin Australia, recently took to social media under the username @brodie.capron to debunk some common plane myths we may have encountered during our air travels.
Her informative video quickly gained over 56,000 likes, with many followers expressing appreciation for the newfound knowledge.
One of the biggest questions on everyone's minds was the discussion around tap water safety on aeroplanes.
Many believe plane water filters may not be regularly cleaned, leading travellers to rely solely on bottled water during flights. Thankfully, Ms Capron quickly clarified that the water onboard Virgin Australia flights is safe to drink, as it's both filtered and clean.
Another frequent query concerned the reason behind keeping window shades open during take-off and landing. According to Ms Capron, passengers are asked to open their shades so that the plane's engines are in plain sight, ensuring that any issues can be quickly brought to the attention of the flight attendants.
‘Because you can see the engines and we can't, you've got to let us know if something happens,’ she clarified.
Furthermore, some have wondered if planes indiscriminately disperse human waste into the sky.
Ms Capron reassuringly explains that this isn't the case at all, and waste is, in fact, stored in a sewage tank until it can be properly disposed of after landing.
A common safety question many have pondered is why passengers should put on their oxygen masks before helping others. The flight attendant reveals the thinking behind this rule, stating: ‘That's because you won't be very useful if you don't have oxygen on yourself.’
Ms Capron also dispelled several other myths for her curious followers.
When asked whether a plane door can be opened mid-flight, she humorously explained that one would need superhuman strength due to the cabin’s pressurisation.
Recently, however, a man aboard an aeroplane managed to open an emergency exit door mid-air just as the plane was beginning its landing procedure.
The man’s actions caused air to blast into the cabin, resulting in 12 passengers experiencing minor injuries. You can read more about this story here.
She further addressed questions about luggage sizing requirements, explaining that overhead lockers can only carry a limited weight and size.
The flight attendant also talked about the relationship between alcohol consumption and air travel, stating that the lower oxygen levels onboard can enhance the effects of alcohol, causing passengers to feel more intoxicated more rapidly.
So, you better make wise decisions when ordering that glass of wine during your next flight!
Her revelations were met with an outpouring of gratitude and excitement from viewers, with many stating that they ‘actually learnt something new’ and found the information to be ‘very interesting’. Many of her followers, eager for more, urged Ms Capron to continue sharing her insider flight attendant content.
You can watch her video below:
What are your thoughts on these revelations, members? Do you find them helpful and interesting? We'd love to hear your thoughts and stories about air travel in the comments below!
But have you ever wondered whether some of the things we’ve been told about air travel are even true?
Well, wonder no more! Brodie Capron, a flight attendant at Virgin Australia, recently took to social media under the username @brodie.capron to debunk some common plane myths we may have encountered during our air travels.
Her informative video quickly gained over 56,000 likes, with many followers expressing appreciation for the newfound knowledge.
An air hostess has debunked some of the myths surrounding air travel. Credit: Shamia Casiano/Pexels
One of the biggest questions on everyone's minds was the discussion around tap water safety on aeroplanes.
Many believe plane water filters may not be regularly cleaned, leading travellers to rely solely on bottled water during flights. Thankfully, Ms Capron quickly clarified that the water onboard Virgin Australia flights is safe to drink, as it's both filtered and clean.
Another frequent query concerned the reason behind keeping window shades open during take-off and landing. According to Ms Capron, passengers are asked to open their shades so that the plane's engines are in plain sight, ensuring that any issues can be quickly brought to the attention of the flight attendants.
‘Because you can see the engines and we can't, you've got to let us know if something happens,’ she clarified.
Ms Capron said window shades must be open to ensure any issues with the plane’s engines can be brought to the crew’s attention. Credit: Madison Inouye/Pexels
Furthermore, some have wondered if planes indiscriminately disperse human waste into the sky.
Ms Capron reassuringly explains that this isn't the case at all, and waste is, in fact, stored in a sewage tank until it can be properly disposed of after landing.
A common safety question many have pondered is why passengers should put on their oxygen masks before helping others. The flight attendant reveals the thinking behind this rule, stating: ‘That's because you won't be very useful if you don't have oxygen on yourself.’
Ms Capron also dispelled several other myths for her curious followers.
When asked whether a plane door can be opened mid-flight, she humorously explained that one would need superhuman strength due to the cabin’s pressurisation.
Recently, however, a man aboard an aeroplane managed to open an emergency exit door mid-air just as the plane was beginning its landing procedure.
The man’s actions caused air to blast into the cabin, resulting in 12 passengers experiencing minor injuries. You can read more about this story here.
She further addressed questions about luggage sizing requirements, explaining that overhead lockers can only carry a limited weight and size.
The flight attendant also talked about the relationship between alcohol consumption and air travel, stating that the lower oxygen levels onboard can enhance the effects of alcohol, causing passengers to feel more intoxicated more rapidly.
So, you better make wise decisions when ordering that glass of wine during your next flight!
Her revelations were met with an outpouring of gratitude and excitement from viewers, with many stating that they ‘actually learnt something new’ and found the information to be ‘very interesting’. Many of her followers, eager for more, urged Ms Capron to continue sharing her insider flight attendant content.
You can watch her video below:
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