Revealed: The sneaky way cabin crew get 'revenge' on rude passengers
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While plane travel is definitely convenient, it also comes with its share of stress. From long queues for check-ins to having to squeeze into already cramped seats, the undesirable experience can put everyone in a not-so-great mood.
Unfortunately, flight attendants are often the ones who take the brunt of the irritation.
Whether it's pushy passengers trying to sneak extra luggage onto the plane or travellers who are generally rude towards the staff, it's not uncommon for the cabin crew to be treated poorly now and then.
But while they may be unable to speak up for themselves in such situations, several flight attendants have committed to a code of silence: they'll get their revenge…in the sneakiest—and dare we say smelliest—possible way.
So what do they do when they're pushed too far? As it turns out, they resort to 'crop dusting'. While this term hints at something maybe sprinkled on the food, the truth is far more stranger.
In ‘crop dusting’, cabin crew members allegedly pass wind in the aisle next to customers who've annoyed them on a flight.
Seemingly not wanting to offend their colleagues, flight attendants typically avoid farting in the galley where their colleagues are taking a break. Instead, they save it until they can slowly walk up and down the aisles, quietly releasing the gas and acting like they're just checking the overhead cabin bins.
It should come as no surprise that when news of this 'revenge tactic' was revealed on a popular online forum, other cabin crew members quickly confirmed how accurate it was—admitting that they had resorted to such a plan in the past.
One flight attendant even said that passengers who annoyed them had 'paid the price', revealing that she couldn't 'hold it in' if she felt like she had been wronged. Another joked that aeroplanes are often called the 'aluminium fart tube' for a reason.
But there's more to it than cabin crew members just wanting to get back at rude passengers.
As it turns out, studies have concluded that increased air pressure—unavoidable in an aeroplane cabin—can lead to increased flatulence.
Jacob Rosenberg, a Clinical Professor at the University of Copenhagen, supported this, and he said in an interview that 'the pressure drops and the air must expand into more space'.
Still, as it turns out, passing gas is not the only way flight attendants have managed to get revenge on passengers they hate.
An anonymous ex-cabin crew member has shared her ingenious tactic of removing the entertainment when things got too heated with the holiday-makers.
Speaking on social media, the unnamed woman said that when push came to shove, she used to rely heavily on the aeroplane's in-flight entertainment systems. Whenever someone was rude, she sporadically reset the in-flight TV screens so that the hateful passenger wouldn't be able to watch their movie.
Despite the underhanded act sounding slightly petty, passengers who strongly admired the unknown woman's revenge tactic praised her online.
It's important to treat the cabin crew with kindness and respect. No matter how turbulent the flight, let's remember not to direct our frustration towards them. They're fellow travellers, working hard to ensure a smooth journey from one place to another, just like we are.
Speaking of travel experiences, have you encountered a rude passenger while flying? And since we’re on the topic, have you ever had the misfortune of, er, smelling stenches most foul on a flight? How did you handle the situation? Feel free to share your stories with us in the comments below!
Unfortunately, flight attendants are often the ones who take the brunt of the irritation.
Whether it's pushy passengers trying to sneak extra luggage onto the plane or travellers who are generally rude towards the staff, it's not uncommon for the cabin crew to be treated poorly now and then.
But while they may be unable to speak up for themselves in such situations, several flight attendants have committed to a code of silence: they'll get their revenge…in the sneakiest—and dare we say smelliest—possible way.
Several flight attendants have revealed how they get revenge on rude passengers. Credit: Unsplash/neonbrand.
So what do they do when they're pushed too far? As it turns out, they resort to 'crop dusting'. While this term hints at something maybe sprinkled on the food, the truth is far more stranger.
In ‘crop dusting’, cabin crew members allegedly pass wind in the aisle next to customers who've annoyed them on a flight.
Seemingly not wanting to offend their colleagues, flight attendants typically avoid farting in the galley where their colleagues are taking a break. Instead, they save it until they can slowly walk up and down the aisles, quietly releasing the gas and acting like they're just checking the overhead cabin bins.
It should come as no surprise that when news of this 'revenge tactic' was revealed on a popular online forum, other cabin crew members quickly confirmed how accurate it was—admitting that they had resorted to such a plan in the past.
One flight attendant even said that passengers who annoyed them had 'paid the price', revealing that she couldn't 'hold it in' if she felt like she had been wronged. Another joked that aeroplanes are often called the 'aluminium fart tube' for a reason.
But there's more to it than cabin crew members just wanting to get back at rude passengers.
As it turns out, studies have concluded that increased air pressure—unavoidable in an aeroplane cabin—can lead to increased flatulence.
Jacob Rosenberg, a Clinical Professor at the University of Copenhagen, supported this, and he said in an interview that 'the pressure drops and the air must expand into more space'.
Still, as it turns out, passing gas is not the only way flight attendants have managed to get revenge on passengers they hate.
An anonymous ex-cabin crew member has shared her ingenious tactic of removing the entertainment when things got too heated with the holiday-makers.
Speaking on social media, the unnamed woman said that when push came to shove, she used to rely heavily on the aeroplane's in-flight entertainment systems. Whenever someone was rude, she sporadically reset the in-flight TV screens so that the hateful passenger wouldn't be able to watch their movie.
Despite the underhanded act sounding slightly petty, passengers who strongly admired the unknown woman's revenge tactic praised her online.
It's important to treat the cabin crew with kindness and respect. No matter how turbulent the flight, let's remember not to direct our frustration towards them. They're fellow travellers, working hard to ensure a smooth journey from one place to another, just like we are.
Speaking of travel experiences, have you encountered a rude passenger while flying? And since we’re on the topic, have you ever had the misfortune of, er, smelling stenches most foul on a flight? How did you handle the situation? Feel free to share your stories with us in the comments below!
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