Here at Seniors Discount Club, we understand that flying may bring about lots of questions and even apprehensions among some members. That's why we wanted to share some interesting insider knowledge that may address some of your concerns or curiosities.

Brodie Capron, a former Virgin Australia cabin crew member, decided to share her expertise and debunk some misconceptions about air travel. She recently responded to the seven most commonly asked questions she encounters onboard in a video that has since garnered over 875,000 views.

A Virgin Australia flight attendant addressed the seven most pressing questions that passengers often have about flying. Credit: Pexels/Pew Nguyen.

Without further ado, let's take a look at her responses to these frequently asked questions!

Question 1: Is the water safe to drink on flights?

Many passengers express concerns about the safety of onboard water after US flight attendants warned them against drinking coffee or tea on planes due to 'rarely cleaned' water tanks. However, Brodie puts their minds at ease by stating, 'Is the water safe to drink? Yes, it is. It is filtered, and it's clean.'

Question 2: Why do window shades need to be up for take-off and landing?

Brodie explained that having window shades up during critical phases of the flight allows passengers to view the engines, something the cabin crew cannot do. She stated, 'It's because you can see the engines, and we can't see, so you've got to let us know if something happens.'

Question 3: Does everyone’s human waste get dumped mid-air?

Contrary to some misconceptions, no waste is dumped mid-air. Brodie clarified, 'Does everyone’s pee and poo just go straight into the sky? No, it goes into a sewage tank, and then it gets emptied once we land.'

Question 4: Why do you have to put your oxygen mask on before you help others?

This seems counterintuitive for some caring passengers. However, Brodie rightly noted, 'Because you won't be very useful if you don't have oxygen on yourself.'

Question 5: Can the doors be opened mid-flight?

Brodie assured passengers that they could not open the doors during a flight, stating, 'Look, unless you have superhuman strength, no.' However, this story suggests otherwise!

Question 6: Why are there strict weight limits on carry-on bags?

For those wondering about the rationale behind this rule, Brodie explained, 'That's because the overhead lockers can only hold so much weight.'

Question 7: Do you get more drunk in an aircraft?

A piece of information that older passengers might find interesting and rather surprising is that passengers tend to feel more inebriated on a flight. Brodie confirmed this, saying, 'It's because of the lower oxygen percentage in the air, the effects of alcohol are greater, so make sure you make good choices when you're flying.'

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Apart from these intriguing answers, viewers of Brodie's video also noticed that her scarf was actually a clip-on.

When asked about this, she replied, 'It's a safety thing. In case of emergencies, we won't get stuck, or if someone tries to grab it, we can move away. The ties that our male crew wear are also clip-on rather than a normal tie for the same reason.'

Key Takeaways

• A flight attendant has answered seven burning questions she gets asked on the job, debunking misconceptions about air travel.
• Some common questions include the safety of drinking water on flights, why window shades must be up for take-off and landing, and if human waste gets dumped mid-air.
• The flight attendant's video has been viewed more than 875,000 times, with many thanking her for sharing her airline knowledge.
• One interesting fact revealed was that both female and male flight attendants wear clip-on scarves or ties as a safety precaution for emergencies.

So, the next time you find yourself flying off for a holiday or visiting family, you can rest assured of knowing some aeroplane 'secrets' to make your trip just that little bit more interesting.

If you have any more questions or fun facts about air travel, feel free to share them in the comments below—we’re all ears!

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[roderickg@aussiebroadband]

Here at Seniors Discount Club, we understand that flying may bring about lots of questions and even apprehensions among some members. That's why we wanted to share some interesting insider knowledge that may address some of your concerns or curiosities.

Brodie Capron, a former Virgin Australia cabin crew member, decided to share her expertise and debunk some misconceptions about air travel. She recently responded to the seven most commonly asked questions she encounters onboard in a video that has since garnered over 875,000 views.

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A Virgin Australia flight attendant addressed the seven most pressing questions that passengers often have about flying. Credit: Pexels/Pew Nguyen.

Without further ado, let's take a look at her responses to these frequently asked questions!

Question 1: Is the water safe to drink on flights?

Many passengers express concerns about the safety of onboard water after US flight attendants warned them against drinking coffee or tea on planes due to 'rarely cleaned' water tanks. However, Brodie puts their minds at ease by stating, 'Is the water safe to drink? Yes, it is. It is filtered, and it's clean.'

Question 2: Why do window shades need to be up for take-off and landing?

Brodie explained that having window shades up during critical phases of the flight allows passengers to view the engines, something the cabin crew cannot do. She stated, 'It's because you can see the engines, and we can't see, so you've got to let us know if something happens.'

Question 3: Does everyone’s human waste get dumped mid-air?

Contrary to some misconceptions, no waste is dumped mid-air. Brodie clarified, 'Does everyone’s pee and poo just go straight into the sky? No, it goes into a sewage tank, and then it gets emptied once we land.'

Question 4: Why do you have to put your oxygen mask on before you help others?

This seems counterintuitive for some caring passengers. However, Brodie rightly noted, 'Because you won't be very useful if you don't have oxygen on yourself.'

Question 5: Can the doors be opened mid-flight?

Brodie assured passengers that they could not open the doors during a flight, stating, 'Look, unless you have superhuman strength, no.' However, this story suggests otherwise!

Question 6: Why are there strict weight limits on carry-on bags?

For those wondering about the rationale behind this rule, Brodie explained, 'That's because the overhead lockers can only hold so much weight.'

Question 7: Do you get more drunk in an aircraft?

A piece of information that older passengers might find interesting and rather surprising is that passengers tend to feel more inebriated on a flight. Brodie confirmed this, saying, 'It's because of the lower oxygen percentage in the air, the effects of alcohol are greater, so make sure you make good choices when you're flying.'

​

Apart from these intriguing answers, viewers of Brodie's video also noticed that her scarf was actually a clip-on.

When asked about this, she replied, 'It's a safety thing. In case of emergencies, we won't get stuck, or if someone tries to grab it, we can move away. The ties that our male crew wear are also clip-on rather than a normal tie for the same reason.'

Key Takeaways

• A flight attendant has answered seven burning questions she gets asked on the job, debunking misconceptions about air travel.
• Some common questions include the safety of drinking water on flights, why window shades must be up for take-off and landing, and if human waste gets dumped mid-air.
• The flight attendant's video has been viewed more than 875,000 times, with many thanking her for sharing her airline knowledge.
• One interesting fact revealed was that both female and male flight attendants wear clip-on scarves or ties as a safety precaution for emergencies.

So, the next time you find yourself flying off for a holiday or visiting family, you can rest assured of knowing some aeroplane 'secrets' to make your trip just that little bit more interesting.

If you have any more questions or fun facts about air travel, feel free to share them in the comments below—we’re all ears!

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I asked a stewardess; 'How often do planes crash?' Her reply? 'Just once!'

 

[Catherines]

That is so true!!!! Not like a car that can easily enough be repaired.

 

[ASK]

Here at Seniors Discount Club, we understand that flying may bring about lots of questions and even apprehensions among some members. That's why we wanted to share some interesting insider knowledge that may address some of your concerns or curiosities.

Brodie Capron, a former Virgin Australia cabin crew member, decided to share her expertise and debunk some misconceptions about air travel. She recently responded to the seven most commonly asked questions she encounters onboard in a video that has since garnered over 875,000 views.

View attachment 21731

A Virgin Australia flight attendant addressed the seven most pressing questions that passengers often have about flying. Credit: Pexels/Pew Nguyen.

Without further ado, let's take a look at her responses to these frequently asked questions!

Question 1: Is the water safe to drink on flights?

Many passengers express concerns about the safety of onboard water after US flight attendants warned them against drinking coffee or tea on planes due to 'rarely cleaned' water tanks. However, Brodie puts their minds at ease by stating, 'Is the water safe to drink? Yes, it is. It is filtered, and it's clean.'

Question 2: Why do window shades need to be up for take-off and landing?

Brodie explained that having window shades up during critical phases of the flight allows passengers to view the engines, something the cabin crew cannot do. She stated, 'It's because you can see the engines, and we can't see, so you've got to let us know if something happens.'

Question 3: Does everyone’s human waste get dumped mid-air?

Contrary to some misconceptions, no waste is dumped mid-air. Brodie clarified, 'Does everyone’s pee and poo just go straight into the sky? No, it goes into a sewage tank, and then it gets emptied once we land.'

Question 4: Why do you have to put your oxygen mask on before you help others?

This seems counterintuitive for some caring passengers. However, Brodie rightly noted, 'Because you won't be very useful if you don't have oxygen on yourself.'

Question 5: Can the doors be opened mid-flight?

Brodie assured passengers that they could not open the doors during a flight, stating, 'Look, unless you have superhuman strength, no.' However, this story suggests otherwise!

Question 6: Why are there strict weight limits on carry-on bags?

For those wondering about the rationale behind this rule, Brodie explained, 'That's because the overhead lockers can only hold so much weight.'

Question 7: Do you get more drunk in an aircraft?

A piece of information that older passengers might find interesting and rather surprising is that passengers tend to feel more inebriated on a flight. Brodie confirmed this, saying, 'It's because of the lower oxygen percentage in the air, the effects of alcohol are greater, so make sure you make good choices when you're flying.'

​

Apart from these intriguing answers, viewers of Brodie's video also noticed that her scarf was actually a clip-on.

When asked about this, she replied, 'It's a safety thing. In case of emergencies, we won't get stuck, or if someone tries to grab it, we can move away. The ties that our male crew wear are also clip-on rather than a normal tie for the same reason.'

Key Takeaways

• A flight attendant has answered seven burning questions she gets asked on the job, debunking misconceptions about air travel.
• Some common questions include the safety of drinking water on flights, why window shades must be up for take-off and landing, and if human waste gets dumped mid-air.
• The flight attendant's video has been viewed more than 875,000 times, with many thanking her for sharing her airline knowledge.
• One interesting fact revealed was that both female and male flight attendants wear clip-on scarves or ties as a safety precaution for emergencies.

So, the next time you find yourself flying off for a holiday or visiting family, you can rest assured of knowing some aeroplane 'secrets' to make your trip just that little bit more interesting.

If you have any more questions or fun facts about air travel, feel free to share them in the comments below—we’re all ears!

​

 

[ASK]

With reference to Qx 5 on opening airplane doors. The stewardess was right to say that it is almost near impossible to open the plane's door mid-flight given that they would be travelling at around 38, 000 feet and the atmospheric pressure outside the plane would restrict opening the door. The case in Korea was only possible cause the plane had gone down to around 700 feet as it was preparing to land. The atmospheric pressure was almost close to sea level n opening doors then is possible. Just thought I'd share my 2 cents worth.

 

[Jarred Santos]

With reference to Qx 5 on opening airplane doors. The stewardess was right to say that it is almost near impossible to open the plane's door mid-flight given that they would be travelling at around 38, 000 feet and the atmospheric pressure outside the plane would restrict opening the door. The case in Korea was only possible cause the plane had gone down to around 700 feet as it was preparing to land. The atmospheric pressure was almost close to sea level n opening doors then is possible. Just thought I'd share my 2 cents worth.

Great that you pointed the altitude difference, @ASK! I've had some friends wonder why people weren't sucked out the door if it was opened mid-flight.