Uncommon Facts About Air Travel

When flying, it's advisable to avoid coffee and not put too much trust in suitcase zipper locks. Also, it's recommended to remove all tags from your luggage from previous flights to prevent confusion for the current journey.

Air Travel Tips: Things Not Everyone Knows About Flights

According to some, they claim they can disable a zipper lock with just a pen, tracing the lock path around to open it. This is a method many airport staff use to identify suitcases when they are locked or not labeled.

According to some individuals who have served in the warehouse supplying equipment on airplanes, the headphones provided to passengers, despite being carefully wrapped, are not brand new. After each flight, they are taken out and repackaged for reuse.

Many pieces of luggage are lost or misdirected, which can often be attributed to passengers not removing tags from their previous flights. This causes confusion for the conveyor belt and security check staff as well.

Treating airline staff with kindness enhances their willingness to assist you. If you desire additional food, politely request it from the flight attendant, and they'll bring you the most delicious portion. If your neighbor is too noisy, you can gently talk to the attendant, and they'll find a way to arrange a better seating for you. Being polite with ticketing staff may lead them to overlook your overweight luggage or waive additional fees.

According to many, the best time to book the cheapest airfare is on Tuesday evenings. The days with the most affordable flights are typically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. However, this is based on the experiences of travelers in the United States.

Coffee is a rather unhygienic beverage on airplanes because there's no one cleaning the container in the morning. Airport staff also pay little attention to this issue due to their low wages, not to mention the lack of proper hygiene tools provided. Therefore, they often just rinse the containers and pour in the coffee.

Approximately 30% of pets experience anxiety before boarding a flight. Luggage compartment staff often try to reassure pets, but there's little more they can do than engage in conversation with them. So, if you write your pet's name on the crate, they'll receive more attention and care.

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Reference: Travel Guide by Mytour